Senior Writer / Editor, Today, Explained Newsletter Job at Vox Media in Washington

Overview

Senior Writer / Editor, Today, Explained Newsletter — Vox Media

Vox is seeking a creative, flexible journalist to lead the Today, Explained newsletter, our flagship daily email product. The role includes editing and writing, serving as the host of the newsletter, and shaping how we present major news stories to a broad audience. This role is housed within Vox’s policy, politics and ideas team and may include other editorial duties. Most work happens during weekdays with evening and weekend duties as needed.

What You’ll Do

• Work with editorial leadership to set a vision for the Today Explained newsletter in keeping with Vox editorial and business strategy.
• Determine the editorial calendar and collaborate with editors across the site to assign original reporting or short analysis. Stay on top of the news, both foreign and domestic, and develop original angles for newsletter coverage.
• Pitch and write for the newsletter yourself. The role is a balance of editing and writing; the host brings the audience what they need to know, whether that’s an original analysis, an interview or Q&A, or editing pieces for publication.
• Manage a part-time staff editor who handles newsletter production, among other tasks.
• Monitor and discuss data and analytics to understand what resonates and improve usefulness for readers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Who You Are

Where You’ll Work

This job is remote (US).

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range : $90,000 - $113,000 USD. This is a permanent, full-time position with benefits. Vox Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We include DEI commitments and provide reasonable accommodations as part of the application process.

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