The Editor works with the Newsroom as part of the Content Division to structure, fact check, and polish stories from Daily Kos staff and freelance writers and prepare them for publication. The Editor also helps prepare outside content from the AP wire, nonprofit newsrooms, and content partners, to be republished at Daily Kos.
This position reports to the Managing Editor.
The position may require weekend work.
Responsibilities
Experience: - 4+ years of editing experience in a print and/or digital newsroom or similar setting. - Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Qualifications:- Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills. - Fluency in AP style and other editorial guidelines. - Knowledge of U.S. progressive politics and news. - Excellent news judgment. - Impeccable attention to detail. - Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. - Comfortable with a virtual working environment. - Be tech and internet savvy (we use Google Docs, Slack, Dropbox, Asana, and lots of other tools that make work life easier) - Availability to generally work Pacific time zone core hours (Roughly 9am PST-5pm PST)
This position is represented by the Pacific Media Workers Guild, Local 39521 of the NewsGuild-Communication Workers America.
At Daily Kos, we believe that the diversity of ideas, experiences, and cultures that our employees contribute to our organization help us be more effective activists, and we are proud to be an inclusive and equal opportunity workplace. We have a team of amazing people with different backgrounds and talents that are energized by the day’s news events and are united by common cause. We’re a company that loves learning and supports growth and training for all our employees.
Salary: $82,400-$92,952.87 annually
Benefits
Daily Kos is proud to deliver a strong total rewards program to our employees.
The position offers:
This position is a 40 hour/week, full-time, exempt position reporting to the Managing Editor. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States. In addition, our organizational commitment to personal growth and work-life balance reduces churn and encourages a very rewarding long-term position.
Women, people of color, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.
Note: Principals Only. Daily Kos does not accept agency calls or resumes. Recruiters, please do not contact or forward resumes.
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