Job Description

Job Description

The Baltimore Sun seeks an experienced Politics Editor to lead our politics team, driving ambitious coverage of state, local and national issues. The role oversees a team focused on watchdog reporting, government accountability and the influence of money in politics, with coverage centered on how policies impact Marylanders.

Essential Functions

• Oversee the editorial direction of our political coverage, ensuring high-quality, accurate, and timely reporting on political events and developments.
• Edit political articles, analyses, and features filed by reporters, ensuring clarity, accuracy, balance, and appropriate tone.
• Respond quickly to breaking political news, coordinating coverage across platforms to ensure timely, accurate, and engaging reporting.
• Collaborate with other departments, including digital, video, and graphics teams, to ensure that political stories are effectively presented across all formats.
• Keep a pulse on audience preferences, making sure that political content resonates with readers and engages them across both traditional print and digital channels.
• Handle any sensitive political issues or editorial challenges, offering strategic guidance to ensure responsible and balanced reporting.
• Use audience analytics and news judgment to inform content decisions and engagement strategies
• Occasionally write analyses and other content as needed.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience as an editor or producer at a news publication; daily or weekly journalism experience strongly preferred.
• Prior managerial or supervisory experience required
• Excellent knowledge of SEO and digital strategies.
• Proven ability to work quickly and accurately using a Web-based content management system.
• Must be willing and able to work irregular hours and holidays as necessary

Salary Range: $90,000 - $115,000

Individual compensation may vary from the target range based on several factors, such as experience, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations.

Application Submission:

Please include a cover letter outlining how you would approach coverage and why your skills make you particularly suited to the role , and your résumé.

Please email five samples of your previous reporting/editing work that demonstrate your ability to develop story ideas and cover/edit stories clearly, accurately, and with compelling detail to careers@baltsun.com.

The Baltimore Sun is committed to building a diverse newsroom that reflects the people it covers and the audience it serves. Candidates are encouraged to highlight new perspectives they can bring to our team.

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