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Overview:
The Deputy Editor of The Morning Dispatch will play a key role in planning, researching, writing, and editing The Dispatch’s daily morning newsletter. Reporting to the Associate Editor of The Morning Dispatch, a successful candidate will have a strong grasp on American politics, public policy, and media, and be resourceful and flexible enough to thrive in a fast-paced work environment. The Deputy Editor will exhibit a willingness and ability to learn about new topics on a daily basis—they will be writing about the science behind the COVID-19 vaccines one day and civil war in Ethiopia the next—and demonstrate a sense of pride in the accuracy and quality of their work.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Help write and edit five newsletters every week, ensuring they are ready to be sent by 7 a.m. ET every weekday morning.
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Stay on top of the news cycle and identify topics worth exploring in more depth.
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Establish and develop relationships with sources in the world of politics, policy, and industry.
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Support the Associate Editor in longer-term research projects.
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Think creatively about ways to strengthen and improve existing products.
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Engage with readers over email and on social media.
Skills and Qualifications:
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Two to three years of journalism experience.
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Familiarity with American politics, public policy, and the media landscape.
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Ability to separate the signal from the noise, and to distill complex topics for a general audience in a conversational tone.
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Exceptional copy-editing/proofreading skills and attention to detail.
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Resourcefulness, organization, and ability to both learn quickly and multitask.
To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in—and a good fit for—the position.
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