Senior Writer, Race and Equity
About The Position
The Guardian is looking for a writer who will tackle big cultural moments and national stories that speak to the American consciousness and provide deep analysis about race. This person is an experienced, stylish feature writer with a point of view and a knack for spotting original, inventive stories that Guardian US can own. They will write about big issues with heft and authority, and also, when appropriate, with levity and a sense of fun and humor. This writer will work on ambitious projects that dissect issues of cultural identity and examine human behavior. They will be responsible for long-form features, as well as quick-turn pieces that respond to cultural and sociopolitical moments in the form of essays, analysis, and commentary. We're looking for someone keen on exploring the full spectrum of life in America for people of color. They are obssessed with extrapolating deeper meaning from the cultural zeitgeist and are genuinely curious about the ways American society is shaped by race. Successful candidates are enterprising, ambitious, and brimming with ideas that extend beyond the news cycle. They are eager to produce the stories that no one else is writing. Ultimately, the desk seeks to expand the way we think about race, equity and culture. We want Guardian US to become a place where Americans go to see themselves reflected, to answer questions about their interior lives, and to better understand how culture is created at the quotidian, personal level. The way people of color, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, and women live, interact with each other, respond to institutional systems, and develop social codes and mores is central to our work.
Requirements
- At least 7-10 years of experience writing and reporting feature stories
- A skilled, elevated writer who consistently delivers clean copy
- Have a deep understanding of issues pertaining to race, gender, and societal culture, and a track record of in-depth features on these matters
- Have an intuitive sense of what makes a story unputdownable
- A curious, idea-driven thinker, able to extract big-picture theses out of the news cycle
- A collegial and energetic team player who likes collaboration and brainstorming Know how to tap into the zeitgeist and reach wide audiences, especially people of color
Responsibilities
- Generate sharp, original ideas for a range of fast, medium, and slow feature stories, and enterprise series and projects
- Write creative, thoughtful pieces that help expand the race and equity desk’s coverage of communities and culture
- Attend daily newsroom meetings and bimonthly team meetings, contributing to group discussions and helping the desk identify journalistic priorities
- Collaborate with editors and the audience engagement team to develop outreach strategies for stories, including creating multimedia and social media content
Benefits
- 20 days of vacation leave in addition to 12 company holidays and 2 personal days
- Unlimited sick time
- Free Headspace subscription for you and your family members(Headspace is a company that offers evidence-based meditation and mindfulness tools, mental health coaching, therapy, psychiatry, and EAP services)
- 401(k) Match
- Subsidized healthcare coverage including medical, vision, and dental
- Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
- Generous parental leave with 100% pay
- Long Term and Short Term Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Work/Life balance: Flexible hybrid schedule
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
