Associate Editor, Content and Partnerships

Dorsia•New York City, NY

4d•$75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Our team is seeking an Associate Editor, Content and Partnerships to support both our editorial and advertising efforts across digital, newsletter, and print for Surface Magazine. This role sits at the intersection of storytelling, audience growth, and client collaboration—requiring sharp editorial instincts, exceptional organization, and clear communication. The ideal candidate is equally fluent in editorial excellence and client-facing work: someone who can architect our daily newsletter with precision, contribute original reporting and ideas, and steward partner relationships in a way that protects Surface’s voice while driving revenue.

Requirements

4 to 6 years of experience in a similar editorial role
Strong editorial judgment and a refined taste level aligned with Surface’s coverage areas
Exceptional writing and editing skills, with a proven ability to meet daily and long-lead deadlines
Comfort balancing editorial integrity with commercial considerations
Experience working directly with clients, advertisers, or brand partners
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive communicator
Collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for contributing to both the Surface and Dorsia teams

Responsibilities

Contribute daily to the editorial calendar, identifying timely stories, exclusives, and long-lead opportunities
Write, edit, and assign content across Surface platforms, maintaining the standards of a prestige publication
Pen original stories and edits that reflect Surface’s authority in design, architecture, fashion, travel, and culture
Track global trends and the cultural calendar to inform year-round editorial strategy
Own the production of Design Dispatch , Surface’s flagship newsletter
Build daily newsletters in the CMS, including news roundups and editorial rubrics
Edit the full newsletter for accuracy, clarity, and voice before scheduling in Mailchimp
Stay current on CMS and platform updates (WordPress, Mailchimp, Serpent, AWS)
Curate Surface7 , our weekly social media series, selecting seven stories that reflect the breadth of our editorial voice
Track daily editorial output to identify strong candidates and fill gaps dynamically
Ensure consistent weekly publication cadence to meet audience and advertiser expectations
Serve as a primary editorial contact for paid content partners and members of The List
Publish partner content that aligns with Surface’s standards and never reads as marketing copy
Develop campaign ideas, draft Q&As and written-through content, and address client feedback
Support social media and promotional strategies for partner content
Provide performance analytics when requested and identify opportunities to increase visibility
Manage client relationships with professionalism, clarity, and responsiveness
Act as an ambassador for Surface in correspondence with PRs, designers, brands, and cultural institutions
Attend relevant art, design, fashion, hospitality, and culture events in New York City and beyond
Represent Surface at openings, launches, and milestone events for both editorial and partner needs