Senior Editor

VTDigger • Montpelier, VT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The senior editor’s primary responsibility is to lead a group of reporters from pitch to publication. The editor works with reporters to develop sources, shape story ideas, solve reporting problems and write excellent stories. The editor is responsible for first reads, rewrites, identifying omissions and ensuring fairness and accuracy. The editor also assists the other editors with second edits and some publishing responsibilities.

As a key member of the newsroom leadership team, senior editors work with other top editors to deliver on VTDigger’s mission of producing rigorous journalism that explains complex issues, promotes public accountability and fosters democratic and civic engagement. This collaborative group meets twice daily to determine coverage priorities, assess story ideas and address newsroom challenges.

As a digital news organization, VTDigger is always looking for new ways to deliver our reporting to our existing audience — and, just as importantly, to those we’re not yet reaching. We encourage our senior editors to probe and experiment with innovative journalism techniques. We value editors who can support reporters in identifying and quickly turning around the state’s most important stories but can also help reporters produce deeply reported and resonant investigative, enterprise and feature stories.

Requirements

• Substantial professional reporting or editing experience
• Ability to manage deadlines, workloads and changing priorities, particularly during peak periods
• Passion for investigative reporting
• Deep knowledge of journalism principles and standards
• Deep understanding of newsgathering practices and AP style
• Deep understanding of the First Amendment, Open Meeting Law, public records requests
• A digital-first mindset
• Proficiency with digital tools, such as Wordpress, Mailchimp, Adobe products, or a willingness to learn
• Commitment and dedication to VTDigger’s mission, goals and values
• Commitment to accuracy and fairness
• Adherence to the highest ethical standards
• Commitment to cultivating and developing an inclusive culture and working relationships across the organization and enhancing a sense of belonging

Nice To Haves

• Editing experience preferred
• Knowledge of Vermont preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead a group of reporters from pitch to publication
• Work with reporters to develop sources, shape story ideas, solve reporting problems and write excellent stories
• Responsible for first reads, rewrites, identifying omissions and ensuring fairness and accuracy
• Assist the other editors with second edits and some publishing responsibilities
• Work with other top editors to deliver on VTDigger’s mission of producing rigorous journalism that explains complex issues, promotes public accountability and fosters democratic and civic engagement
• Determine coverage priorities, assess story ideas and address newsroom challenges
• Probe and experiment with innovative journalism techniques
• Support reporters in identifying and quickly turning around the state’s most important stories
• Help reporters produce deeply reported and resonant investigative, enterprise and feature stories

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees