Vox Media
Senior Writer/Editor, Today, Explained Newsletter
Vox Media, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
Senior Writer/Editor, Today, Explained Newsletter — Remote (US Only). Vox is seeking a creative, flexible journalist to lead the Today, Explained newsletter, our flagship daily email product. This role includes both editing and writing, with responsibility for hosting the newsletter, helping the audience understand the biggest news stories and conversations affecting our world. You may write original news analysis, conduct a quick Q&A with a Vox journalist, or assign and edit pieces for publication. You’ll manage the newsletter as a whole to ensure it is consistently engaging, clear, creative, fresh, and well-paced with the news and zeitgeist. This role is housed within Vox’s policy, politics and ideas team and may include other editorial duties. Most work occurs during business hours on weekdays, with occasional evening or weekend work as the news demands.
What You’ll Do
Work with editorial leadership to set a vision for the Today Explained newsletter in keeping with Vox’s broader editorial and business strategy. Determine the editorial calendar and work with editors across the site to assign original reporting or short analysis. Stay on top of the news, both foreign and domestic, and find original angles for newsletter coverage. Pitch and write for the newsletter yourself. The exact ratio of editing to writing will vary, but you should see yourself as the newsletter’s host—bringing the audience what they need to know, whether that’s introducing a short piece from another writer, conducting an interview or Q&A, or writing an analysis yourself. Manage a part-time staff editor who handles newsletter production, among other tasks. Monitor and discuss data and analytics to understand what resonates with the audience and improve usefulness of the newsletter. Other duties as assigned.
Who You Are
5+ years of combined experience as a writer and/or editor. Strong editing, writing, and idea-generation skills. Excellent news judgment and the ability to find original angles on big stories. Flexible and creative thinking about how to serve the audience and create a high-quality newsletter. Previous newsletter experience may be helpful but is not required. A collaborative approach and the ability to work with other teams to assign and adapt pieces for the newsletter. Management experience is a plus, but not required.
Where You’ll Work
This job is remote.
Why Vox Media
Vox candidly shepherds audiences through politics, policy, business, pop culture, food, science, and more. We are committed to amplifying voices and cultivating diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our organization and media.
What Comes Next
Our recruiting team will review applications in a timely manner. They will contact candidates from @voxmedia.com email addresses. Learn more about how our recruiting team operates and how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud.
Pay Transparency
The salary range listed below represents the minimum and maximum base pay for this position at the time of posting. Final salary will be based on factors including but not limited to the candidate’s skills and experience. Pay Range: $90,000 – $113,000 USD
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing Industries: Online Audio and Video Media Vox Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building an inclusive environment and providing reasonable accommodations in the application process. For inquiries, contact our People & Culture team.
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Senior Writer/Editor, Today, Explained Newsletter — Remote (US Only). Vox is seeking a creative, flexible journalist to lead the Today, Explained newsletter, our flagship daily email product. This role includes both editing and writing, with responsibility for hosting the newsletter, helping the audience understand the biggest news stories and conversations affecting our world. You may write original news analysis, conduct a quick Q&A with a Vox journalist, or assign and edit pieces for publication. You’ll manage the newsletter as a whole to ensure it is consistently engaging, clear, creative, fresh, and well-paced with the news and zeitgeist. This role is housed within Vox’s policy, politics and ideas team and may include other editorial duties. Most work occurs during business hours on weekdays, with occasional evening or weekend work as the news demands.
What You’ll Do
Work with editorial leadership to set a vision for the Today Explained newsletter in keeping with Vox’s broader editorial and business strategy. Determine the editorial calendar and work with editors across the site to assign original reporting or short analysis. Stay on top of the news, both foreign and domestic, and find original angles for newsletter coverage. Pitch and write for the newsletter yourself. The exact ratio of editing to writing will vary, but you should see yourself as the newsletter’s host—bringing the audience what they need to know, whether that’s introducing a short piece from another writer, conducting an interview or Q&A, or writing an analysis yourself. Manage a part-time staff editor who handles newsletter production, among other tasks. Monitor and discuss data and analytics to understand what resonates with the audience and improve usefulness of the newsletter. Other duties as assigned.
Who You Are
5+ years of combined experience as a writer and/or editor. Strong editing, writing, and idea-generation skills. Excellent news judgment and the ability to find original angles on big stories. Flexible and creative thinking about how to serve the audience and create a high-quality newsletter. Previous newsletter experience may be helpful but is not required. A collaborative approach and the ability to work with other teams to assign and adapt pieces for the newsletter. Management experience is a plus, but not required.
Where You’ll Work
This job is remote.
Why Vox Media
Vox candidly shepherds audiences through politics, policy, business, pop culture, food, science, and more. We are committed to amplifying voices and cultivating diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our organization and media.
What Comes Next
Our recruiting team will review applications in a timely manner. They will contact candidates from @voxmedia.com email addresses. Learn more about how our recruiting team operates and how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud.
Pay Transparency
The salary range listed below represents the minimum and maximum base pay for this position at the time of posting. Final salary will be based on factors including but not limited to the candidate’s skills and experience. Pay Range: $90,000 – $113,000 USD
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing Industries: Online Audio and Video Media Vox Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building an inclusive environment and providing reasonable accommodations in the application process. For inquiries, contact our People & Culture team.
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