iDIPLO Media is looking for a foreign affairs editor

iDIPLO Media is seeking a Part-Time Managing Editor (est. 15-25 hours per week) with a potential of Full-Time employment in Fall 2022 to begin immediately-fully remote until Fall 2022.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

iDIPLO Media is a Modern Diplomacy + News platform for Governments, Embassies, and Global Audiences seeking to innovate, impact and inspire – Digital and social media platforms – iNFORM digital magazine and supplement – Thematic and experiential events

We bridge Modern Diplomacy with Global Affairs, Creative Economies, Future of Cities + Work, Education, Agriculture, Health + Aging, Tech, Arts + Culture, Lifestyle, and Travel.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are exploring two (2) candidate options:

Managing editor w/foreign policy, journalism, and international affairs experience that can work across editorial pipeline management and assist with diplomatic interviews, writing, etc
Strong managing editor with other industry experience, strong passion or interest in bridging topics to international affairs and foreign policy and a foreign policy/embassy affairs freelance journalist on contract

Please clarify interests in application.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

3+ years of professional journalism, foreign policy, and/or strong background in editing, proofreading, journalism, and writing across media platforms.
Passionate about international affairs, diplomacy, and/or foreign policy
Ability to position international affairs and foreign policy within diverse industry topics, to include arts, creative economies, agriculture, communities and culture, technology, future of cities, ect.
Excited to embrace start-up culture and work in small teams
Strong grammar/spelling/copy editing/organizational skills
Experience managing or coordinating freelancers, editorial contributors, and interns or strong organizational skills and willingness to learn quickly.
Experience writing and editing in English
Experience interviewing high-level diplomats, officials, and business/industry leaders
Interested in a non-partisan, culturally diverse work environment

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s (Preferred)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Immediate launch needs:

Work directly with Founders and Publisher to establish editorial deadlines and goals, editorial process and organizational systems. Ongoing duties listed below

Ongoing duties:

Manage editorial lifecycle: editorial pitching, assignment, article drafts/submissions and pipeline for web platform and co-editing with guest editors for iNFORM digital magazine
Edit a wide variety of content such as; blog-style posts, articles, newsletters, press coverage requests, and social media content
Manage editorial lifecycle: editorial pitching, assignment, article drafts/submissions and pipeline, fact checking.
Communicate directly with partners, clients, freelancers, and stakeholders to propose, explain, develop pitch ideas or coverage topics, including embassy staff
Manage editorial calendar and budgets
Lead role in positioning stories within diplomatic and foreign affairs topics

LOCATION | iDIPLO Media is based in Washington, D.C. with global digital nomad opportunities and press trips throughout the year (travel not mandatory)

REMOTE: Potential for full-time remote. Ideal candidate has capacity to attend events, moderate panels and events in Washington, D.C. and engage with the diplomatic and legislative community. We are open to considering a global or fully remote candidate with the right experience and team fit.

COMPENSATION