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Truthdig Deputy Editor in Santa Monica, CA [1]
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Date: 2024-07
Note: This employer is open to candidates who want to work remote.
Truthdig Deputy Editor
Contact:
[email protected]\
JOB TITLE: Deputy Editor (part or full time)
SALARY: Salary starting at 70K for full time, plus benefits, 50K for part time, can increase based on experience
DEPARTMENT: Editorial
LOCATION: Remote and in person
Truthdig seeks a passionate and experienced editor who understands journalism as an art, a craft and a spark for positive and systemic social change.
Truthdig is a progressive online journal of news and opinion that provides insightful and accurate reporting on current issues of the day. We offer a solid and reliable resource for those who want to explore important topics in more depth, and from different perspectives. In addition, it is our mission to create a home for contributors and editors that want to provide thoughtful, creative, provocative and proactive ideas that may lead to positive changes to current injustices. We are thought leaders, not followers. We love introducing our readers to the stories that matter and people who aren’t being talked about yet.
Just this year, our high editorial standards have earned 11 awards; since our founding we’ve won numerous Webby, Society of Professional Journalists, L.A. Press Club and other awards. While we are a vibrant work environment that prizes innovation and free thinking, we also highly prize integrity and quality journalism.
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
The Deputy Editor understands the news industry, the progressive community and sees the big picture, leading the team with their strong news sense, hands-on approach, original story assignments, strong writing and editing skills.
MAJOR DUTIES
Line editing
Write blog items, articles, interviews, reviews, profiles and multimedia stories
Recruit and work with writers
Network and create alliances with affiliates
Foster website’s mission, vision and culture
Analyze data as it pertains to editorial thematics
Lead team meetings
COMPETENCIES
Assured and experienced writing and editorial skills
Strong layout composition abilities
Strong news sense
Analytical and critical thinker
Creative latitude
Attention to detail
Good leadership and communication skills
Works well independently and in teams
Able to think holistically about site’s needs and goals
Solutions oriented
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB
Education:
BA or higher in Journalism, Communications, or related field required
Experience:
A minimum of 5 years in an editorial managerial position within a news organization
Other:
WordPress expertise
Proficiency with CMS
Interested in working from home? This employer is open to candidates who want to work remote.
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