The Role
City & State is seeking an editor with a passion for New York
City and state politics who can direct our coverage with original,
insightful pitches and thoughtful mentorship of our stellar
reporting team. The editor will help our writers produce
well-researched, analytical news stories – written in a clear and
punchy style – as well as in-depth magazine stories. You will edit
stories, lead pitch discussions, work closely with and mentor
reporters, and occasionally write your own analyses.
This is a paid, full-time position. City & State is a
remote-first work company, which does not require you to report in
person. We do encourage staff to take advantage of our new office
in Lower Manhattan.
Responsibilities
- Assign and edit web stories for City & State New York
- Work closely with and mentor reporters
- Review website traffic with City & State’s digital to
strategize deployment of stories - Lead op-ed intake and evaluation, and edit the op-eds
- Maintain relationships with freelance reporters
- Work with other editors to fill morning, evening and weekend
newsletter shifts as needed
Qualifications
- 3+ years of editing experience, preferably on politics
- Strong knowledge of New York City and state politics
- Strong ability to evaluate pitches, have an ear for a
compelling story - SEO-friendly headline writing experience
About GovExec:
GovExec’s data and insights set the standard for depth,
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over fifty years GovExec has empowered the government ecosystem to
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Working at GovExec
At GovExec, we believe that a new era of work -- particularly
when, where, and how it gets done -- has arrived. We are building a
hybrid workplace that allows for greater freedom and flexibility
while also fostering a collaborative culture, no matter where you
are working. GovExec offers permanent remote work in 20+ states
across the US, as well as the option to work out of one of our
offices based in Washington DC, New York or San Diego. GovExec also
offers a range of great benefits including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Open time off policy
- Twelve weeks paid parental leave
- Supportive, collaborative teams
- Unique opportunity to help government officials from a private
sector company - Expansive learning and development opportunities
GovExec recruits talent for four salient attributes or
qualities:
- Soul of Entrepreneurship
- Culture of Inclusion
- Force of Ideas
- Spirit of Generosity
The compensation range for this role is $45,000 to $60,000 per
year.
Government Executive Media Group, Inc.
and its affiliates ("GovExec") are Equal Opportunity Employers. We
do not discriminate against our applicants because of race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status,
sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected
by applicable law.
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