Executive Editor

Date Posted	November 20, 2025
Industry	Digital Media, Newsletters
Specialty	Politics
Required Education	Bachelor's Degree
Remote / Telecommute	Telecommute
Job Status	Full-time
Salary	$130,000-$150,000 + Bonus Eligible

Description:

Executive Editor, The Preamble

The Preamble is where history, politics, and humanity meet. Founded by Sharon McMahon — an author, educator, and #1 New York Times bestselling writer with a nationwide audience of millions — we’re building one of the most trusted and fast-growing media brands in America.

With over 350,000 subscribers, The Preamble is a weekly digital magazine read by people who want to understand what’s happening in the world — and why it matters — without losing heart.

We’re looking for an experienced, high-level editor to oversee the editorial direction of the magazine – from big picture editing, to managing the content and staff, to handling marketing strategy, to driving subscription growth.

The Role

You’ll oversee the full editorial process, from first pitch to final polish. You’ll collaborate closely with writers and our editor to bring clarity, accuracy, and humanity to every story. This is a role that blends newsroom rigor with magazine storytelling.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Top-to-bottom editorial management of multiple stories each week — from restructuring and rewriting to line edits and voice refinement.
• Ensuring every story meets the highest standards of factual accuracy, sourcing, and tone.
• Managing the staff, from hiring to daily workload.
• Driving subscription growth, including working with our marketing director on marketing strategy (paid and organic).

You’re a great fit if you:

• Are a seasoned editor with deep experience in longform, magazine, or digital storytelling.
• Thrive on transforming complex subjects — politics, law, global affairs, culture — into compelling, accessible narratives
• Have an unwavering commitment to accuracy, nuance, and accessible storytelling.
• Can edit for both substance and style, helping writers sound more like themselves — only better.
• Work fast, independently, and thrive under firm deadlines.
• Have excellent research instincts and know where to find credible sources.
• Value constructive collaboration and take feedback as an opportunity to refine your craft.
• Have experience overseeing a newsroom, or running a large publication.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of full-time professional editing experience in journalism, magazines, or digital media.
• Proven ability to manage a publication.
• Background in features, investigative, or longform narrative work is highly desirable.

Why Join Us

This is a rare opportunity to help shape one of the most ambitious independent media projects in the country. You’ll be part of a small, high-performing editorial team dedicated to public trust and intellectual honesty.

Full-time employees receive:

• Competitive salary (salary range: $130K-$150K) + bonuses
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) match

The position is full-time, operating on Eastern/Central hours, and requires a high degree of independence, adaptability, and editorial judgment.

To Apply:

Submit your resume and writing/editing samples at the following link: https://sharonmcmahon.com/careers/executive-editor

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