Vox Media · 1 month ago
Deputy Editor, Intelligencer
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $155K/yr
6+ years expVox Media is a leading modern media company, and they are seeking a Deputy Editor for Intelligencer to shape and run New York’s news and politics coverage. The role involves guiding ambitious reporting, overseeing daily workflows, and mentoring writers while maintaining the quality and ambition of the section.
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Responsibilities
Help define and drive the editorial vision for Intelligencer, with a focus on news and politics and an eye on business, tech, media, and other core areas of coverage
Shape a mix of short, medium, and long-form journalism, including breaking-news responses, analysis, features, and enterprise stories
Oversee the day-to-day workflow of the team by assigning stories, editing drafts, and ensuring timely publication
Manage and mentor writers and editors, offering guidance on reporting, structure, and story development
Bring in new contributors and maintain strong relationships with freelancers and potential hires
Work with art, audience, audio, and social teams to develop packages and support multimedia storytelling
Help set priorities and make quick editorial decisions during high-intensity news cycles
Uphold standards of clarity, accuracy, fairness, and Intelligencer’s distinct voice
Contribute to ongoing improvements in workflow, strategy, and coverage as the news environment evolves
Qualification
Required
At least six years of experience doing journalistic work that overlaps with Intelligencer's aims, including significant time spent as an assigning editor
A strong record of publishing high-quality reporting, smart commentary, and timely news coverage
An ability to meet deadlines and comfort working within the 24/7 news cycle
Proven skill as an editor, with experience editing features, guiding reporting projects, managing daily coverage, and writing or refining headlines
A history of productive collaboration with writers, editors, and cross-functional teams
A steady supply of ideas for everything from quick-turn news posts to ambitious enterprise pieces and multimedia storytelling
The ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and operate confidently within a fast-paced news cycle
Clear communication and strong organizational skills
Familiarity with Intelligencer's sensibility and an interest in helping shape its future
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits to support all of our employees wherever they are in life
Company
Vox Media
Vox Media is an operator of an online media publishing agency created to influence editorial properties and premium advertising.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$407.63MKey Investors
Penske Media CorporationNBCUniversalGeneral Atlantic
2023-02-06Corporate Round· $100M
2015-08-12Series F· $200M
2014-12-01Series E· $46.5M
Leadership Team
Jim Bankoff
Chairman and CEO
Lauren Rabaino
Chief Operating Officer
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