Pulitzer Center seeks senior editor

The Pulitzer Center is looking to expand its editorial team with an experienced senior editor who will recruit and review proposals, select the most promising stories, and help take charge of editorial project management.

DUTIES:

• Recruiting and reviewing applications from journalists to identify the most promising projects
• Managing a roster of 170 reporting projects a year
• Expanding the diversity of Pulitzer journalist-grantees by cultivating contacts with a wide range of reporters and editors
• Negotiating with journalist-grantees and editors at news outlets
• Contributing to efforts to build strong networks

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

• At least 10 years of professional journalism experience that includes a substantial international component
• Strong news judgement and project management skills
• The ability to think of strategic and proactive solutions
• Experience and contacts at traditional and new media platforms