Crossword Puzzle Editor

The Atlantic is looking for an experienced crossword puzzle editor responsible for editing and promoting The Atlantic crossword and crafting occasional weekend puzzles. Duties may also include collaborating with other departments to develop promotional puzzles and leading an expansion of the Atlantic’s crossword offerings.

This is an opportunity to help shape and grow a crucial product at a trusted media brand with wide-reaching habitual daily users. In addition to working on puzzles, this role will allow you to work cross-functionally with editorial, product design, engineering, and marketing.

Responsibilities

• Revise and edit the daily mini grids and clues for digital publication.
• Manage and edit the weekend contributor rotation.
• Construct 2-3 small weekend themeless puzzles per month.
• Maintain the quality and difficulty-level of all Atlantic crosswords.
• Participate/be available for community engagement on games.
• Share point of view on controversial topics and flag potential issues and solutions early in the editing process.
• Work with the corrections team to respond to reader feedback and questions.
• Grow the puzzle section in accordance with the larger games strategy.
  
  

Qualifications

• 3+ years editing puzzles for publication
• An appreciation for word games and puzzles
• Basic experience with digital production, and basic knowledge of web tools and interfaces.
• Basic knowledge of journalism ethics and standards
  
  

Salary Minimum: $70,000; Salary Maximum: $90,000

Location: NY/DC Preferred

About The Atlantic

The Atlantic has, for more than 160 years, advanced ideas that matter and sparked global conversation on the most important issues of our time. We aim to bring clarity and original thinking to questions of consequence, on topics ranging from politics, the economy, and global affairs to technology, science, and culture. As the third-longest-running magazine in America, we find ourselves at a remarkable moment: one of both continuation and transformation, of upholding our legacy while continuously reinventing ourselves for the future.

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The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC and its affiliates ("The Atlantic") are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate against our applicants because of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Job offers to work at The Atlantic are contingent upon the candidate’s successful completion of reference checks and compliance with The Atlantic's COVID-19 vaccination policy. The Atlantic requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, including subsequent boosters, and submit proof of vaccination status. Employees who cannot receive the vaccine because of a disability/medical contraindication or sincerely-held religious belief may request an accommodation (e.g., an exemption) to this requirement.