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We’re looking for a Deputy Editor to serve as the right hand to the Editor-in-Chief. This role is for someone who can do it all: research, writing, editing, producing, and publishing across multiple platforms. You’ll play a critical role in shaping editorial strategy, ensuring operational excellence, and expanding our reach across newsletters, podcasts, video, and social media.

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Minimum 3 years experience in journalism, media production, or a related field.
Strong writer and editor with sharp news judgment.
Proficiency in multimedia: video editing, podcast production, and social media content creation.
Experience with publishing tools (Beehiiv, Substack, Mailchimp, CMS platforms) and social scheduling.
Comfortable in a fast-paced, start-up newsroom environment with shifting priorities.
Highly organized, resourceful, and able to juggle multiple responsibilities.
A passion for politics, media, and shaping narratives.

","responsibilities":"

Support the Editor-in-Chief in all aspects of editorial production: research, drafting, editing, and fact-checking.
Oversee daily publishing workflows, ensuring high-quality, timely output.
Manage and produce content across formats: newsletters, long-form articles, video, audio, podcasts, and social media.
Coordinate with reporters, producers, and designers to package stories for maximum impact.
Develop editorial calendars, track deadlines, and enforce standards.
Assist with audience engagement: email sends, A/B testing, and analyzing performance data.
Stay on top of breaking news, political narratives, and media trends to feed into coverage.
Step in for the Editor-in-Chief when needed on decision-making, writing, or editing.

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Deputy Editor

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