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Sr. Politics Editor
The E.W. Scripps Company
Washington, DC, United States
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Description
Newsy is hiring a Sr. Politics Editor to join our team in Washington D.C.! In this position, you'll be a player-coach leading daily news and featuring vertical content production for digital and linear platforms. We need someone who is a subject matter expert in the political and policy space and can manage assignments, deadlines and execution of video storytelling.
What you'll do...
• Lead daily editorial oversight of assigned content vertical
• Develop programming tactics with a focus on audience growth that maintains the highest levels of journalism and ethical standards
• Form and maintain a production schedule and regularly communicate that schedule to editorial leadership
• Work with editorial leaders to identify top newsroom staff ensuring we're hiring best of class talent that will advance the company product and culture
• Contribute industry-leading storytelling
• Manage schedules, overtime and performance of staff reporters
• Lead and assist in development of special projects
What you'll bring...
Education & Experience/Certifications
• BS/BA in journalism, communication or related field preferred
• 5+ years of experience in television/linear production required
Skills & Abilities
• Excellent editorial judgment
• Excellent writing skills (including AP style)
• Ability to create tactics and strategies to increase demo performance
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Experience working in a dynamic, fast-paced newsroom environment strongly preferred
• People and project leadership/management experience
Work Environment
• A moderate level of mobility is required in expediting work flow processes and procedures
• A relatively high degree of mental acuity and social skills are necessary to successfully interact with coworkers, newsroom supervisors and the general public, often under time-sensitive conditions
• Must be physically able to sit at a workstation and maintain productivity for upwards of eight (8) hours on occasion
• Travel rarely required
• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, overnight shift and holidays as needed
About Newsy:
Newsy is the next-generation national news network that provides "news with the why," built to inform and engage by delivering the top stories across every platform. Its content is available on cable; on over-the-top services including Hulu, Roku, Apple TV, Sling TV, Watchable from Comcast, Pluto TV, Amazon Fire TV and Google Chromecast; and on connected television including Xumo.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.
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