Executive Editor

About The Dispatch: At a time of growing industry uncertainty and an alarming erosion of civic discourse, The Dispatch stands out as a platform for thoughtful coverage, respectful dialogue and a wildly engaged community of paying members. We bring a perspective – we’re conservatives, classical liberals, libertarians – but we’re fiercely independent, standing apart from media outlets increasingly engaged in partisan boosterism. Started by Steve Hayes, the Editor-in-Chief of The Weekly Standard, and Jonah Goldberg, editor at The National Review in 2019, The Dispatch has filled a valuable gap on the center-right in the media ecosystem as captured in recent articles in Techcrunch, The Atlantic and other publications.

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Overview:

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and the Editor-in-Chief of the company, the Executive Editor is a full-time role based in Washington, DC. This role will be responsible for furthering the editorial and business objectives of an emerging media company. A successful candidate will desire a collaborative work environment, have excellent organizational and leadership skills, and strong problem-solving ability. If you have an editorial mind and possess the practical focus of an operations manager, this position is for you.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all editorial for growing website, suite of newsletters and multiple podcasts. 

• Manage contributor network editorial and payment schedule, in coordination with Director of Talent and Operations. 

• Commission thoughtful and engaging stand-alone articles on politics, policy and culture that align with The Dispatch brand and mission. 

• Evaluate over-the-transom submissions for tone and substance. 

• Assist staff writers and contributors with all aspects of conception, execution and completion of stories. 

• Scout new contributors and potential new hires. 

• Supervise internal and external fact-checking operations. 

Skills and Qualifications:

• Background in editing, content management.

• Creative thinking on story ideas, and execution.

• Experience commissioning and editing pieces for publication.

• Exceptional copyediting skills, and attention to detail.

• Experience managing writers and editors.  

• Background in reporting is a plus. 

• Familiarity with American politics, media, conservatism/classical liberalism.

• Basic knowledge of podcasting/audio journalism is a plus.

• Understanding of the rapidly-changing digital media landscape, and various revenue strategies.

To apply please submit your resume.

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