Jobs

Editorial Assistant

Introduction

The Point is seeking a full-time editorial assistant to work at our Chicago office alongside the managing editor to assist with the production of our print and online publication. The ideal candidate for the job will be invested in The Point’s mission, passionate about books and ideas, and highly organized and detail-oriented. As we are a small team, this person should be creative, energetic, and eager to take initiative on projects that will help the magazine grow. Strong writing and editing skills are a must.

Overview

Under the direction of the managing editor and associate editor, the editorial assistant will support every stage of the magazine production process, from judging submissions to reading and editing drafts to fact-checking and proofreading articles before the magazine goes to press. The editorial assistant will be responsible for various administrative and marketing tasks—including but not limited to writing the magazine’s newsletter, producing and managing social media posts, maintaining the website, and assisting with contracts and permissions. They will also be on hand to help with events and programming in Chicago. This position will allow a self-motivated young editor to learn and hone their commissioning and communication skills on the job, while also offering them an apprenticeship in how to create a magazine and cultivate public intellectual discourse.

Responsibilities      

• Copyediting, fact-checking, and proofreading articles for print and web

• Writing and producing newsletters

• Managing social media accounts (X, Instagram, Substack) and thinking creatively about our online promotional strategy to bring in new readers

• Commissioning and editing articles for the website and print magazine

• Reviewing, evaluating and responding to pitches and submissions

• Performing various office tasks, including but not limited to: placing requests for advanced review copies, coordinating mailings, registering ISBNs, processing received mail, and light customer service

• Working directly with Point editors to come up with ideas for features for the website, Substack and podcast that would attract new audiences to the magazine

• Assisting, whenever possible, with the planning and coordination of magazine events (e.g. panels, readings and release parties), and spreading the word about The Point.

Requirements

Candidates should have experience working in magazine writing, editing, publishing and/or public thinking. They should have a strong sense of The Point’s editorial mission, good judgment about what stories will be worth pursuing, and an ear for voice and style. In addition, they should have strong analytical skills, communicate efficiently, and be attentive line and copy editors. Proficiency in InDesign, Photoshop or other design programs is a plus but not essential.

Hours

35-40 hours per week

Work Location

Chicago

Salary Range

$45,000-55,000, depending on experience

Benefits

• Health insurance

• 15 days PTO + holidays and sick days

How to Apply

Please email us at jobs@thepointmag.com by September 15, 2026, with the following documents attached:

• Resume

• Cover letter

• Published writing sample or clip

• A list of three ideas for essays you’d like to see in The Point. Choose one of those article ideas and tell us, in a few sentences, why it would make a good contribution to the magazine and the public discourse.

About 

The Point is a magazine of philosophical writing on everyday life and culture that is dedicated to the adventure of genuine dialogue. By drawing from the history of ideas and encouraging the thoughtful exchange of perspectives it aims to contribute to a more reflective, informed and humane society.