Senior Editor

Job Description:

• Report, edit, and fact-check expedition reports
• Edit longer articles in collaboration with volunteer climber-writers and the Editor-in-Chief
• Research for the American Alpine Journal, Cutting Edge podcast, and other AAJ channels
• Collect and prepare photos and captions for publication
• Upload and edit online stories
• Perform additional duties assigned by the AAJ Editor-in-Chief
• Assist the AAJ Editor-in-Chief with planning, editing, and producing the 2027 edition, AAJ website, e-newsletter The Line, and other channels

Requirements:

• Extensive climbing experience and knowledge, especially in alpinism and mountaineering
• Commitment to the AAC mission and ability to model its core values
• Deep knowledge and love of climbing history
• Track record of reporting and editing climbing news or similar specialty news
• Proven ability to edit longer-form articles for publication
• Experience with planning and layout in print publications in collaboration with an art director
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple project deadlines simultaneously
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work well in a team environment and adapt to feedback and constructive criticism
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to work well on a team and across departments, with external contractors, and climbers, including people with limited English skills
• Experience and comfort working within and meeting deadlines
• Competency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop and InDesign, G Suite, and Slack

Benefits:

• Contract renewable upon successful completion, with potentially expanded scope and compensation