Managing Editor

Job Description

Location: Remote within the US

Daily Kos is the nation’s largest liberal online political community, news organization, and activism hub. We produce news you can do something about. Powered by millions of dedicated activists, we’re transforming media and organizing by empowering regular Americans to reshape politics.

The Managing Editor oversees the day-to-day operations of the Newsroom—assigning, editing, and scheduling stories; supervising staff writers; and coordinating the publication of content from other teams in the Content Division. The Managing Editor works closely with the head of the Content Division to make data-driven decisions and execute the editorial strategy, shaping narratives and guiding political analysis. The Managing Editor also oversees the editorial calendar and publishing schedule and ensures that we have sufficient coverage, including for special events.

This position reports to the head of the Content Division.

The position may require weekend work.

Responsibilities:

Manage Newsroom staff, contractors, and freelancers, including hiring, onboarding, goal-setting, regular 1:1s, performance management, assigning tasks, coordinating schedules, approving time-off requests, holding direct reports accountable for job performance, and issuing disciplinary action as needed

Implement and maintain Newsroom policies and procedures

Shape and oversee the goals and growth of the Newsroom team

Serve on committees as appropriate

Direct daily news coverage by assigning and approving stories that reflect Daily Kos’ editorial mission and comply with the Code of Ethics

Help writers to develop unique angles on major news of the day as well as longer originally reported and enterprise stories

Direct coverage of live events, such as election nights and presidential debates, as well as breaking news on nights and weekends as needed

Lead the Newsroom in tracking news developments in real time and alert the team to breaking news

Collaborate with leadership in the Content Division on content strategy

Oversee the front page publishing schedule

Oversee headline workshopping and testing and image selection

Contribute to ongoing improvement of editorial systems, processes, and best practices

Monitor analytics to continuously assess content performance to help inform editorial decision-making

Oversee the integration of AP wire stories and other third-party content into the publishing schedule

Work with the Director of Community to promote community, freelance, and partner content to the front page

Other responsibilities as assigned

Experience:

10+ years in digital media, preferably in advocacy journalism

5+ years in an editorial management role

Strong leadership skills as demonstrated through previous management or mentorship experience

A successful track record of building and managing teams with varying levels of experience

Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Qualifications:

Demonstrated ability to supervise, motivate, and work effectively with writers and editors of varying skills and experience

Proven journalism skills, including reporting and editing

Deep knowledge of progressive and Democratic politics

An understanding of, and commitment to, advocacy journalism

Familiarity with SEO, content optimization, and social media distribution

Knowledge of AP style

Knowledge of analytics tools such as Chartbeat and Google Analytics

Excellent organizational and time-management skills

Commitment to diversity in sourcing topics and approaches

Comfortable with a virtual working environment

Be tech and internet savvy (we use Google Docs, Slack, Dropbox, Asana, and lots of other tools that make work life easier)

Salary Range: $125,000 - $145,000

Benefits

Daily Kos is proud to deliver a strong total rewards program to our employees.

The position offers:

Competitive compensation

Remote-first work environment

Paid employee medical, dental and vision benefits

Access to a Health Advocate

401K with a 5% company match

9 Company-paid holidays

6 weeks vacation

Paid Sick Time

Traumatic Grief Leave

Paid parental/family/medical leave

Remote Worker Stipend

Professional Development Stipend

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Flex Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company paid short & long term disability

Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness benefit

This position is a 40 hour/week, full-time, exempt position. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States.

At Daily Kos, we believe that diversity of ideas, experiences, and cultures helps us be more effective activists. We are proud to be an inclusive and equal opportunity workplace. We have a team of amazing people with backgrounds and talents energized by the news events and people united by a common cause. We love learning and support training for employees to continue career growth. In addition, our organizational commitment to personal growth and work-life balance reduces churn and encourages a very rewarding long-term position.

Women, people of color, and LGBTQIA individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Note: Principals Only. Daily Kos does not accept agency calls or resumes. Please do not forward resumes to any recruiting alias or employee.

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