Job description

The Philadelphia Inquirer is a public benefit corporation owned by the nonprofit Lenfest Institute for Journalism. Together, we’re at the center of a critical mission to create a lasting future for ambitious, engaging, and useful local journalism. We’re doing this, in part, by deepening our connection with the communities we serve. Our integrated digital and print platforms are the Philadelphia region’s largest media network. We’re passionate about building a sustainable model for indispensable local journalism, and we take pride in finding diverse, dynamic, and talented individuals to help push our team forward.

Deputy Politics Editor

Summary:
The Deputy Politics Editor will help guide a fast-paced and productive regional politics desk. This position will work beside the Politics Editor to lead political news coverage for our website and print content. By placing a premium on sophisticated political reporting that is local, relevant, and impactful, the ideal candidate will be able to create a strong rapport with audiences online and in print. This position will also collaborate with all parts of the company to develop products that meet the audience's needs. Previous editing experience is mandatory. Strong personal skills are appreciated, and a background in local political journalism is a plus.

What You’ll Do

• Helps handle a heavy editing and workflow schedule, including working with reporters to develop story ideas, copy editing,

line editing, and digital production

• Works with the politics reporters to maximize audience engagement and the impact on the community and our readers
• Contributes to a dynamic content strategy
• Communicates and collaborates across coverage teams and across the company
• Managing assigned coverage plans and projects from conception to completion, coordinating with stakeholders and

keeping projects on schedule.

• With the Politics Editor, the Deputy Editor is responsible for performance management on the desk
• Makes sure the team connects with hub editors -- including homepage, audience and visuals teams -- for transparency

Who We’re Looking For:

• Well versed in analytics tools and capable of using those tools to help guide reporters and coverage
• Strong management ability
• Advanced editing, coaching and collaborative skills
• Proficient in digital content management tools (e.g., WordPress)
• Reporting and research skills necessary to become a subject matter expert
• Strong writing skills, including use of alternative story forms and conversational voice
• Skills in brainstorming, planning and coordinating multimedia storytelling
• Social media

We have identified a preferred candidate for this role

The Philadelphia Inquirer is committed to attracting a diverse group of interested people to join our team, so please err on the side of applying even if you’re unsure if you meet all the qualifications. We encourage anyone to apply who shares our passion for indispensable journalism and our drive to create a sustainable business model to support it.

As an equal opportunity employer, The Inquirer is building an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We especially encourage people from marginalized and underrepresented backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, and people with disabilities.

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