What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Politics Editor position at The Baltimore Sun?
The Baltimore Sun seeks an experienced and dynamic Deputy Politics Editor to join our politics team. As Deputy Politics Editor, you will work closely with the Politics Editor and the wider team to produce ambitious coverage of state, local and national politics. You will join a growing team dedicated to crafting distinctive stories on government accountability and following money in politics. Our next Deputy Politics Editor will help to lead coverage that explains how politics and policies impact Marylanders, who are at the heart of what we do.
Essential Functions
- Assist the Politics Editor in overseeing the editorial direction of our political coverage, ensuring high-quality, accurate, and timely reporting on political events and developments.
- Write and edit political articles, analyses and features. Review and edit reports from political correspondents for accuracy, clarity, balance and tone.
- React quickly to breaking political news, coordinating coverage across platforms to ensure timely, accurate, and engaging reporting.
- Collaborate with other departments, including digital, video, and graphics teams, to ensure that political stories are effectively presented across all formats.
- Keep a pulse on audience preferences, making sure that political content resonates with readers and engages them across both traditional print and digital channels.
- Handle any sensitive political issues or editorial challenges, offering strategic guidance to ensure responsible and balanced reporting.
Education and Experience Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required
- Minimum 5 years of reporting and editing experience (news publication and/or daily or weekly journalism experience strongly preferred)
- Must be able and willing to work irregular hours and holidays as necessary
- Must be familiar with computers and software, including Internet software
- Excellent command of verbal and written English
Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000
Individual compensation may vary from the target range based on several factors such as experience, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations.
Application Submission
Please include a cover letter and résumé. In your cover letter, please highlight three different types of stories you have worked on along with a brief description of your roles.
Please upload samples of your previous reporting/editing work, such as news articles, feature stories, or investigative reports, that demonstrate your ability to cover/edit stories clearly, accurately, and with compelling detail. In your cover letter, please describe how you would approach the job.
The Baltimore Sun is committed to building a diverse newsroom that reflects the people it covers and the audience it serves. Candidates are encouraged to highlight new perspectives they can bring to our team.
Salary : $80,000 - $90,000
