We’re looking for a skilled editor to join our dynamic National News Desk at The Christian Science Monitor. With bureaus in seven cities around the United States, we cover a broad range of political, social, and economic issues. Our editors work closely with writers to develop sharp stories that go beyond the immediate headline to offer informed analysis and bring to the surface the values and perspectives that drive events but often get little attention.
Candidates should have:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The National Desk Editor, Regional Bureaus is responsible for supporting coordination of and editing of issues across the spectrum, including politics, government, social and cultural issues, and daily life. The incumbent works with both staff writers and freelancers to ensure coverage appropriate to the Daily and the Weekly. The Editor will also work with writers to ensure smooth travel, proper security arrangements, and compliance with CSM codes of ethics as relevant to travel in the region. As part of this, the Editor should keep paper records of relevant travel documents (e.g. passport) of reports, and check with all writers about hostile-environment or other relevant training, where necessary.
Editorial capabilities include but are not limited to the following:
STAFF MANAGEMENT AND JOB CONTACTS
Supervisor: National News Editor
Regular Contacts: Has regular contact with the National News Editor, and other National writers.
Education/Experience:
College degree and some editing experience, or at least 5 years of experience in journalism or comparable experience such that the employee has demonstrated the ability to make news decisions quickly.
Knowledge/Skills:
Technology Skills:
Work Environment: May work remotely with periodic visits to the Boston office as needed.
Salary Range: The range of starting pay for this role is $81,506.00 to $105,956.60
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