The National Desk Editor works with fellow US-based desk editors, bureau chiefs, and staff writers to shape U.S. news and features coverage for The Christian Science Monitor's daily digital output and print magazine. The role involves coordinating and editing coverage of issues across the spectrum, including politics, government, and social and cultural issues.
Requirements
- College degree and some editing experience, or at least 5 years of experience in journalism or comparable experience
- Reads widely, deeply, and regularly for subject knowledge and breadth of perspectives
- Expresses sound news judgment reflecting consistent and current awareness of daily events and how they shape or fit into broader trends
- Has a strong background or base knowledge of relevant subjects for context and proportion
- Effectively communicates information and ideas, both in writing and orally
- Responds quickly to writers and fellow editors, facilitating efficient pitch approval and seamless communication on deadline
- Edits quickly and calmly on deadline, preserving – and, when needed, adding – relevant facts and context. Accuracy is a must
- Possesses strong fact-checking skills and a keen awareness of ethical considerations, from how stories represent sources to avoiding plagiarism
- Writes compelling headlines and other display text, which are in line with the Monitor’s sensitivities and purpose to uplift
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
