Vox Media
Overview
Deputy Editor, Future Perfect at Vox Media. Remote (US Only). Vox Media employees thrive on innovation and change while ambitiously seeking to master their subject areas, hone their craft, and improve their communities. We help smart, talented, creative professionals make a meaningful impact in media, technology, and the world around them. Our Future Perfect section is an exciting place for that mission to come alive. Future Perfect covers the world through a prism: What are the best ways to do good in this world? Inspired and informed by effective altruism, Future Perfect shines a light on neglected stories that have a profound impact on the lives of billions of humans and animals. Vox is looking for a deputy editor for Future Perfect. We want a self-starter who will help drive daily coverage on Future Perfect, oversee our freelance program, and edit and manage three of our writers: Sigal Samuel, Kenny Torrella and Marina Bolotnikova. This person will also assist the Future Perfect editor in overall management of the section and its staff, and will run the section in conjunction with their fellow deputy editor when the section editor is absent. This is a permanent full-time staff position. What You'll Do
Manage and edit three staff writers — soliciting ideas, selecting stories, editing text and managing their advancement at Vox Media. Their focuses include ethics, AI safety and policy, animal welfare and factory farming, and effective policymaking in areas like housing and science. Editing our biweekly newsletter on Processing Meat, written by Kenny Torrella Assist the Future Perfect editorial director in setting and keeping priorities, both daily and over the medium and long term projects — especially in the area of agriculture and animal welfare — and stepping in to help lead the staff as a whole when the editor is away Commission and edit occasional pieces for the Future Perfect site What You'll Bring
Minimum 5 years’ experience editing, or equivalent Strong managerial philosophy and communication skills; previous management experience is desirable but not required A passion for mentoring, managing and editing writers A demonstrated ability to bring analysis and sharp angles to news stories, as well as skill with handling collaborations with audio and video teams An understanding of the importance of careful editing, coupled with the ability to build and shepherd big ideas Experience in and enthusiasm for diving into research literature, particularly in economics, psychology, sociology, political science, biology/medicine, and computer science is desirable How to Apply
To apply, please submit a résumé, cover letter, and 3-5 clips that you’ve edited or written (clips can either be linked in your cover letter or included as additional pages to your cover letter). In your one-page cover letter, please address: What appeals to you about working at Vox’s Future Perfect? What’s your management and mentoring philosophy for working with writers? If you think you have what it takes but don’t meet every bullet, apply with a cover letter to explain how you can bring your unique skills to Vox Media or get in touch. We’ve hired chefs who became editors, DJs who became UX designers, and sommeliers who became writers. Where You'll Work
This job is remote. Why Vox Media?
What We Offer This is a permanent, full-time position . This job is benefits-eligible. We provide comprehensive benefits to support all employees. More information about our benefits is available. Our DEI+ Commitment
Vox Media is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can show up as their authentic selves. We recognize that great stories, platforms, products and services come from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We keep our diversity data public for accountability, transparency and communication. Learn more about our values and our approach to corporate citizenship. Vox Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with Fair Chance laws. We provide reasonable accommodations as part of the application process; contact our People & Culture team for accommodations. What Comes Next
Our recruiting team will review applications promptly. They will contact candidates from @voxmedia.com email addresses. Read more about how our recruiting team operates and how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud. Pay Transparency
Pay range: $100,000 - $113,000 USD. Final salary offers depend on skills and experience.
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Deputy Editor, Future Perfect at Vox Media. Remote (US Only). Vox Media employees thrive on innovation and change while ambitiously seeking to master their subject areas, hone their craft, and improve their communities. We help smart, talented, creative professionals make a meaningful impact in media, technology, and the world around them. Our Future Perfect section is an exciting place for that mission to come alive. Future Perfect covers the world through a prism: What are the best ways to do good in this world? Inspired and informed by effective altruism, Future Perfect shines a light on neglected stories that have a profound impact on the lives of billions of humans and animals. Vox is looking for a deputy editor for Future Perfect. We want a self-starter who will help drive daily coverage on Future Perfect, oversee our freelance program, and edit and manage three of our writers: Sigal Samuel, Kenny Torrella and Marina Bolotnikova. This person will also assist the Future Perfect editor in overall management of the section and its staff, and will run the section in conjunction with their fellow deputy editor when the section editor is absent. This is a permanent full-time staff position. What You'll Do
Manage and edit three staff writers — soliciting ideas, selecting stories, editing text and managing their advancement at Vox Media. Their focuses include ethics, AI safety and policy, animal welfare and factory farming, and effective policymaking in areas like housing and science. Editing our biweekly newsletter on Processing Meat, written by Kenny Torrella Assist the Future Perfect editorial director in setting and keeping priorities, both daily and over the medium and long term projects — especially in the area of agriculture and animal welfare — and stepping in to help lead the staff as a whole when the editor is away Commission and edit occasional pieces for the Future Perfect site What You'll Bring
Minimum 5 years’ experience editing, or equivalent Strong managerial philosophy and communication skills; previous management experience is desirable but not required A passion for mentoring, managing and editing writers A demonstrated ability to bring analysis and sharp angles to news stories, as well as skill with handling collaborations with audio and video teams An understanding of the importance of careful editing, coupled with the ability to build and shepherd big ideas Experience in and enthusiasm for diving into research literature, particularly in economics, psychology, sociology, political science, biology/medicine, and computer science is desirable How to Apply
To apply, please submit a résumé, cover letter, and 3-5 clips that you’ve edited or written (clips can either be linked in your cover letter or included as additional pages to your cover letter). In your one-page cover letter, please address: What appeals to you about working at Vox’s Future Perfect? What’s your management and mentoring philosophy for working with writers? If you think you have what it takes but don’t meet every bullet, apply with a cover letter to explain how you can bring your unique skills to Vox Media or get in touch. We’ve hired chefs who became editors, DJs who became UX designers, and sommeliers who became writers. Where You'll Work
This job is remote. Why Vox Media?
What We Offer This is a permanent, full-time position . This job is benefits-eligible. We provide comprehensive benefits to support all employees. More information about our benefits is available. Our DEI+ Commitment
Vox Media is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can show up as their authentic selves. We recognize that great stories, platforms, products and services come from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We keep our diversity data public for accountability, transparency and communication. Learn more about our values and our approach to corporate citizenship. Vox Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with Fair Chance laws. We provide reasonable accommodations as part of the application process; contact our People & Culture team for accommodations. What Comes Next
Our recruiting team will review applications promptly. They will contact candidates from @voxmedia.com email addresses. Read more about how our recruiting team operates and how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud. Pay Transparency
Pay range: $100,000 - $113,000 USD. Final salary offers depend on skills and experience.
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