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Weekly Magazine Editor: The Christian Science Monitor

  • 2020-07-30 9:35 AM
    Message # 9135003
    Anonymous

    The Christian Science Monitor seeks an editor for its weekly magazine.

    SUMMARY

    The Content Editor, Weekly is interested in innovative reporting and committed to journalism that ​is ​highly distinctive, ​constructive​,​ and solution-oriented.

    The Monitor wants to be a tool for readers who want more than news – they want to be a part of the solution. Our Weekly coverage is a vital part of this promise, and our team will interact frequently with our audience, through articles, social media, events, and partnerships.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    Includes but not limited to the following:

    The Content Editor, Weekly, is part of a new content generation team led by the Weekly editor and the Daily editor. Working together, the two editors will ensure a strong flow of stories from the news and features pods that can serve both platforms. The focus of the Content Editor, Weekly, is to work consistently to create a single content engine in which all editors are thinking regularly about Daily and/or Weekly placement for stories. Establishment of appropriate workflows and deadline rhythms will be part of this, and both content editors will coordinate closely with the Copy Desk so as to ensure as smooth a workflow as possible.

    The Content Editor, Weekly will have the lead responsibility for assigning stories to the Weekly, and for working with staff to produce features that are exclusive to the print Weekly, such as Points of Progress or Numbers. While the Monitor editorial staff will be increasingly integrated, the Content Editor, Weekly will take the lead in working with staff who are dedicated largely to the Weekly, including the Books editor and the junior staff editor. The Content Editor, Weekly will also take primary responsibility for print photo features, such as In Pics, working closely with the Photo Editor.

    The Content Editor, Weekly will have a strong command of what works in both longer-form stories and shorter items, and is attuned to offering a blend of features that makes for a satisfying and enriching Weekly read that exemplifies Monitor quality and values. The Content Editor, Weekly builds a sense of teamwork among their staff and encourages them to take initiative and to work collaboratively. The Content Editor, Weekly, also works closely with the Content Editor, Daily and the Daily Deputy to ensure they can assist or lead during absences of members of that team.

    The Content Editor, Weekly skills include:

    • A strong sense of what’s interesting and meaningful to readers.
    • A strong background or base knowledge of relevant subjects for context and proportion.
    • Ability to approve or reject story pitches based on strong critical skills, and to coach editors on how to improve potentially strong pitches.
    • A strategic sense of a section’s distinctive voice and role.
    • Ability to shape and manage to a budget.
    • Ability to work professionally under deadline, and to handle multiple demands on a given day.
    • Ability to work smoothly and knowledgeably across platforms (e.g., EZPublishing and InCopy).
    • Ability to play an advisory role in hiring and firing decisions.
    • Ability to conduct candid and useful personnel reviews.
    • Strong commitment to staff development and support.
    • Strong commitment to regular communication with the Managing Editor and Editor about personnel and content issues.
    STAFF MANAGEMENT AND JOB CONTACTS

    Reporting Relationships

    Supervisor:  Managing Editor

    Regular Contacts: Has regular contacts with other writers/newsroom staff and general public.

    JOB REQUIREMENTS

    Education/Experience

    • A Bachelor’s degree and extensive experience in editing. At least five years in professional journalism is required.

    Work Environment

    • Works largely in office/newsroom environment. This position is located in Boston.

    Engagement with Christian Science

    • Everyone, including Christian Scientists, is encouraged to apply

    To apply, visit: https://recruiting.ultipro.com/FIR1049TFCCS/JobBoard/90123cf9-78be-4b58-9492-96a4593da3d2/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=dab62f0d-6944-4c39-9dba-728c18d1b9d4

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