Deputy Operations Editor

Summary

Join Semafor, a global news platform, as a Deputy Operations Editor based in London (remote European applicants considered). You will collaborate closely with the Europe-based Operations Editor to manage various aspects of newsroom operations. Responsibilities include overseeing newsletter production, enforcing editorial standards, monitoring subscriptions, assisting with onboarding, and contributing to other products. The ideal candidate possesses newsroom operations experience, strong copy editing skills, and a willingness to handle diverse tasks. Semafor offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Experience in newsroom operations, including any responsibilities listed above
• A willingness to take on a variety of tasks and responsibilities, ranging from newsletter production to administrative duties
• Strong copy editing skills, including a sharp eye for maintaining editorial standards
• An eagerness to be part of a dynamic work environment demanding initiative, flexibility, and a willingness to jump in wherever needed to help the team succeed
• Candidates must retain the right to work where they live

Responsibilities

• Build and help oversee the production of Semafor’s newsletters, including by copy editing text, creating data visualizations, finding accompanying art elements, and other logistical support needed
• Monitor and ensure compliance with Semafor’s editorial standards across the newsroom while making sure that newsletters, breaking news, and Signals are published on time
• Monitor Semafor’s newsroom subscriptions, including for photo library providers, news media organizations, data repositories, and others
• Monitor the layout of different elements on our site, including Word at a Glance and featured stories
• Assist in onboarding new newsroom employees, including by training them on our CMS, building data visualizations, and use of photo providers
• Collaborate closely with the rest of Editorial work seamlessly across all of Semafor, and contribute to other products as they are developed

Preferred Qualifications

Ideal candidates are self-starters, keen to get involved in a growing newsroom, and to contribute in any and all ways, including administrative tasks, research, and creating data visualizations to accompany our publications

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short & long-term disability
• Flexible spending
• Health savings accounts
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Pre-Tax commuter benefits