Managing Editor

Summary

Join The Intercept as an experienced editor to enhance our reporting and refine operations. The ideal candidate possesses a proven ability to edit impactful stories, manage reporter teams, and optimize newsroom efficiency. This collaborative role requires problem-solving skills to identify and implement solutions in a fast-paced environment. A strong track record in overseeing investigations, protecting sources, and upholding ethical standards is crucial. Understanding and embracing The Intercept's mission and commitment to its audience is essential. Experience as a commissioning editor with freelance connections is a plus. This is a remote position.

Requirements

• A record of exemplary journalism
• Experience managing reporters
• At least 7 years of journalism experience
• A track record of editing fast-turnaround posts, major investigations, and everything in between
• Experience leading newsroom initiatives and improving newsroom operations

Responsibilities

• Managing a team of reporters
• Editing a mix of breaking news, quick scoops, commentary, and investigations
• Setting and enforcing deadlines
• Establishing and fine-tuning newsroom workflows
• Collaborating with teams across the organization
• Commissioning, editing and managing relationships with freelance journalists
• Overseeing and delivering on special projects and initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

Experience as a commissioning editor with connections to talented freelancers

Benefits

• This is a remote position
• Ongoing career development opportunities