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Job description
You will manage, coach, and train some of the brightest reporters in the business and lead them to break news, craft features that captivate and change minds, and dig out stories from sources, data, and trends. The policy team consists of reporters and editors hyper-focused on some of the biggest topics on Capitol Hill, including healthcare, transportation, and housing. This is your chance to help build a culture of excellence, break major stories in a fast-paced news environment, and drive the news cycle both in Washington and nationally. Primary Responsibilities :
Manages assignments and stories from pitch to publication. Exercises independent judgment and drives coverage throughout the day, choosing the appropriate events to cover, directing reporting resources, setting deadlines and word limits, and helping to spearhead enterprise and analysis piece choices.
Reviews, evaluates and edits stories. Coordinates with the central news team to get graphics or videos where appropriate. Selects photos and tags stories as needed.
Works with the team leader to improve writing and reporting skills. Delivers feedback on stories to reporters and editors that is constructive and thoughtful, often on tight deadlines.
Drives employees to try new things and remain open to change as we work to create a new culture across the news department. Serves as an aspirational role model for employees across all news desks.
Leads and participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements :
Excellent editing and story-management skills. Good news judgment to independently assign stories, organize and prioritize tasks, and run the day on the team.
Strong sense of urgency to push reporters to quickly file important breaking news and then to edit and get those items to our customers fast.
Ability to unpack complicated legal and government actions and help reporters make them interesting.
Knowledge of digital news and information publishing operations.
Effective change management skills and ability to help team leaders drive the group.
Education and Experience :
Bachelor's degree required.
Minimum 5+ years in journalism.
Demonstrated track record of success in management or project management/leadership experience.
Special Requirements :
N/A
Compensation Range:
$105,000.00-$135,000.00
Placement in the salary range will be decided upon completion of the interview process. Salary determination will be determined based on factors including but not limited to relevant experience, demonstrated skills related to the requirements of the role, education, certifications, and geographic location.
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