Deputy Editor in Chief

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with the Editor in Chief to establish and implement Chalkbeat’s editorial vision.

• Supervise multiple local bureaus and reporting teams.

• Ensure that Chalkbeat's coverage facilitates informed decision-making and stimulates debate.

• Mentor leaders in setting and achieving goals, tracking progress, and fostering professional development.

• Assist in the rollout of the Civic News Academy.

• Spearhead high-priority projects, including improvements in impact tracking, development of newsroom AI strategies, and future geographic expansion.

• Work in conjunction with the growth and community team to broaden the loyal audience base.

• Guarantee that enterprise projects are engaging and executed with excellence.

• Advocate for organizational priorities to local teams and relay local needs to organizational leadership.

• Offer daily journalism guidance and strategic direction for newsroom initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of professional experience, including leadership roles.

• Proven experience in reporting and editing breaking news, as well as daily and enterprise stories.

• A history of leading effective teams with inspiration, high standards, and accountability.

• Experience in coaching staff across various experience levels.

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects from initial concept through to sustainable execution.

• Expertise in developing editorial strategies and growing an audience.

• In-depth understanding of America’s education narrative and a curiosity about its future.

• Must be able to work within the continental United States.

• Authorization to work in the U.S., with employment eligibility verified through E-Verify.

• Capability to perform primarily sedentary tasks and utilize standard office equipment for up to 8 hours daily.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.

• 20 days of paid time off (PTO).

• Paid one-week recess.

• 5 sick days.

• 3 floating holidays.

• 12 paid holidays in 2026.

• 401(k) plan with a 4% employer match, fully vested immediately.

• 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave.

• 2-week part-time return-to-work ramp-up.

• Flexible Spending Plan for eligible medical or childcare expenses.

• Annual stipend for professional development.

• Employer-provided life insurance.

• Short- and long-term disability coverage.

• Monthly reimbursement for cell phone and internet costs.

• Remote work eligibility.

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.