Boston Globe Opinion seeks deputy Ideas editor

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