Deputy Political Editor, Regional

DEPUTY POLITICAL EDITOR, REGIONAL

📍 Remote (U.S. - West Coast - based) | 💼 Full-Time | 💰 $80k - $95k

Who We Are

At Courier Newsroom, we empower individuals and communities through local reporting that helps people understand and affect the issues impacting their lives. We believe that by investing in the work of local journalists across the country we can positively impact civic participation and build a healthier democracy from the ground up. Through original reporting and human-focused storytelling, we highlight the issues and forces that shape our lives while calling attention to the impacts of policy-making and political action at the local level. We are a rapidly growing team with new ideas on how to change the landscape of this world.

COURIER Newsroom is committed to building an inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives and lived experiences. We strongly encourage women, people of color, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ+ candidates, and those from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to break down barriers and ensure every team member feels seen, heard, and supported.

About the Role:

The Deputy Editor of Political Content, Courier Local will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing Courier’s political content strategy Courier’s state newsrooms. Reporting directly to the VP of Political Content, States, this role will provide editorial and strategic support to the VP to help implement political editorial strategy, help manage the department’s full-time employees, and work with staff to edit and optimize their content to ensure success of impactful political journalism products (newsletters, video series’, podcasts, etc.). This individual will help ensure alignment between state-specific goals and company mission and objectives to maximize impact, audience engagement, and revenue growth. 

This position is Remote, with strong preference for applicants living in the region. Applicants outside of the region will be considered, and must be able to work East Coast hours if needed, but flexibility is provided. 

Responsibilities:

• With (or under the guidance of) the VP, develop and implement the political editorial content strategy for state newsrooms, ensuring alignment with Courier’s mission and goals.


• Directly manage 5+ political correspondents.


• Work alongside political correspondents to create, edit, and refine products that resonate with target audiences and drive engagement.


• Ensure that content is accurate, fair, and adheres to journalistic ethics.


• With the VP, manage and mentor the political editorial team, including recruitment, onboarding, professional development, and regular 1:1 check-ins.


• Provide regular updates and insights to the VP on progress toward departmental goals, proactively identifying and addressing challenges.

• Provide training and guidance to team members on building their personal brands, enhancing communication skills, and optimizing their online presence.


• Assist in team performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback.


• Leverage data and analytics to measure the performance of political products and content; identify opportunities for improvement, and optimize audience impact.


• Experiment with new ideas and formats to enhance engagement and grow reach.

• Help ensure content resonates with diverse audiences. Stay informed on industry trends, audience behaviors, and best practices in political journalism and content distribution.


• Assist in the implementation of new tools, technologies, and approaches to enhance the effectiveness and reach of political content. 

The ideal candidate will have:

• 5-8 years experience in political journalism, editorial leadership, or a related role in media and/or politics.


• Strong editorial skills with the ability to support the development and refinement of content strategies.


• Experience in multimedia/video journalism. 


• Demonstrated experience in team collaboration and mentorship.


• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.


• A strong understanding of data analytics and its application to content optimization.


• Passion for local journalism, civic engagement, and amplifying underrepresented voices.


• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.


• Experience with digital content management systems and social media platforms.

Compensation and benefits

• The annual salary for this role will be between $80,000 - $95,000, depending on background and experience


• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO), 11 paid holidays a year


• Full suite of health benefits


• Flexible working arrangements


• $500 home office reimbursement

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