The Boston Globe Opinion team is seeking a deputy editor for Ideas, a section that aims to provoke unconventional thinking and progress by publishing insightful reported articles. The topics will include politics, culture, social change, education, science, and technology.
DUTIES:
- Collaborate with the Ideas editor and the Ideas staff writer to identify stories worth pursuing
- Recruit and commission freelance contributors; and edit articles from outside contributors and Globe opinion writers
- Serve as a member of the Globe’s editorial board, contributing to its deliberations on a wide range of issues of the day
REQUIREMENTS:
- Candidates should have at least five years of journalism experience
- Must possess the highest standards for accuracy, fairness, and depth of reporting
- The candidate should have produced columns or stories that blend reporting and original arguments
- Experience covering science, technology, business, or culture is a plus but not required
- The candidate ideally will have relationships with a diverse network of writers and sources
- Must be committed to bringing voices from a broad spectrum of life experiences and backgrounds into the section
