About The Slowdown
The Slowdown is a culture-forward media company that believes the greatest luxury is time. A collective of editors, writers, photographers, filmmakers, producers, creative directors, and strategists, we craft stories with simplicity, clarity, and beauty. We make a long-form interview podcast on the subject of time, called Time Sensitive, and a semiregular newsletter that goes out to 13,000+ subscribers. We also host and organize intimate live talks, dinners, and other events.
Through our editorial studio, in collaboration with select mission-aligned companies, we provide high-level editorial direction, curation, and production. Our team helps brands tell their stories with meaning and feeling across a wide range of media, from books and publications to film and audio.
Job Description
Location: New York, NY
The Slowdown is seeking an experienced editor to manage our day-to-day editorial operations, monitor and organize our editorial calendar, and oversee the hiring and training of all junior-level editors. In this role, you’ll serve as an advisor to and close collaborator of the Editor-in-Chief, help to shape the brand voice, advise on all editorial content and strategy, and also work closely with the Head of Production and Operations to manage the editorial flow of our Time Sensitive podcast and all editorial studio work.
We’re looking for an editor with experience in the fields of art and culture, travel, and/or design and a demonstrated ability to consistently produce high-quality work under deadline. You should be a sharp writer and line editor with an ability to shape stories on a complex range of subjects in ways that are accessible and understandable to a wide audience while also eliminating any jargon.
You’ll need to be able to work autonomously while coordinating and collaborating closely with a variety of contractors and partners around the world.
This position is a full-time hybrid role with occasional in-person work required. Candidates must be based in New York City.
Responsibilities:
- Run the editorial flow for all of The Slowdown’s newsletters, including overseeing our editorial calendar; building and scheduling newsletters; pitching and brainstorming editorial content with the Editor-in-Chief; writing the “Three Things” and “Media Diet” columns, plus others as needed; coordinating ad-sponsored newsletters with Partnerships Director; proofing and sending 1-2 newsletters/week; and managing the Copy Editor
- Oversee all Time Sensitive podcast editorial needs, including (but not limited to) pitching guest ideas; drafting interview requests; editing each episode transcript (including pull quotes and show notes); drafting each episode’s title, introduction, metadescription, chapters, newsletter copy, and social copy; managing all Copy Editor, Audio Engineer, and Editorial Assistant deadlines; drafting ad/promotional spots; submitting awards applications; and developing editorial, marketing, and audience development strategies with the Editor-in-Chief and Marketing & Audience Development Advisor
- Provide editorial and writing support on client projects, including writing, editing, and overseeing fact-checking for project copy; advising on decisions such as project timelines and budgets; and liaising with clients, contractors, and other project editors
- Oversee Editorial Assistant and manage their daily/weekly tasks and deadlines
- Work with the Editor-in-Chief, Copy Editor, and Partnerships Director to draft language for the company media kits, sponsorship pitches and proposals, and slowdown.media website, maintaining consistent style and tone
- Manage The Slowdown’s digital presence on its slowdown.media and timesensitive.fm websites, Mailchimp, and Simplecast
- Track and report on user experience, working with UX/web designer to implement any necessary changes
- Set audience growth goals (in collaboration with the Editor-in-Chief and Marketing & Audience Development Advisor) and report quarterly on website, podcast, social media, and newsletter performance metrics
- Advise on company’s editorial strategy on a mid- and end-of-year basis, providing the Editor-in-Chief with insight and suggestions on editorial processes, audience development, and social media strategy
- Represent The Slowdown at brand events as requested
- Additional projects/stories as assigned
Qualifications
- At least four years of experience as an editor at a fast-paced digital media or news operation, podcast company, or magazine or book publisher
- College degree in English, journalism, or other relevant subject preferred
- Knowledge of The Slowdown and our voice/ethos
- Passion for media, podcasts, magazines, book publishing, art, and culture
- Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to oversee multiple platforms, tasks, and projects at once
- Highly collaborative and skilled at working with writers, copy editors, fact-checkers, photo editors, designers, digital producers, and social media producers
- Excellent communication, time management, and interpersonal skills
- Previous experience in Mailchimp, Wordpress, or Simplecast is a must; knowledge of Sanity is a bonus, but not required
The expected salary for this position is $85,000.
Please submit your cover letter, résumé, and writing samples to jobs@slowdownmedia.com. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
The Slowdown is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
