COURIER · 1 day ago
Texas Political Editor
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $105K/yr
5+ years expCourier Newsroom is an organization that drives journalism and empowers communities through impactful reporting. They are seeking a Texas Political Editor to lead political coverage in Texas, executing content strategy and overseeing local political correspondents while fostering relationships with key political stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Develop a deep understanding of the mission and core audience for the state and best practices for communicating with that audience
Regularly brainstorm and pitch story and content ideas that align with our key issue beats
Assign stories to and take pitches from local political correspondents and edit stories they file, while also reviewing their videos and multi-media content
Work with the VP of Political Content as well as local political correspondents to ensure a steady flow of political coverage throughout each week
Work with our local political correspondents in Texas to develop, produce, and grow personalized journalistic products, such as newsletters or video series
Work collaboratively with our local newsletter editors in Texas, the Texas Social Media Manager, and our Texas Organizing Director to ensure the state team collaborates and develops content that is strategic, compelling, informative, and helps grow our audiences
Author a weekly political newsletter amplifying our political reporting
Take lead on republishing political reporting from other sites that allow republishing
Build connections with political and community leaders/staff in the state, leaning on our Texas Organizing Director for support as needed
Utilize resources and editorial guidance provided by senior political and partnership leadership
Ensure all political coverage graphics and videos are branded with consistency and match community/local news content as well
Qualification
Required
5-7+ years' experience in political reporting/editing or multi-media content creation
Experience editing and managing reporters
Desire to be a part of a new media model that meets people where they are—most often on social platforms—and looking to leverage their talents to protect democracy through left-leaning, factual, relevant information rooted in shared values and well-being
Experience using Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and other social platforms
Able to produce compelling social media posts that deliver key information to our audience in five seconds or less
Comfortable in front of a camera
Experience using Canva or Photoshop
Experience editing videos
A grasp of AP Style
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong sense of voice and tone
Have experience with or a willingness to learn WordPress
Be able to pivot/switch direction as priorities and projects change
Be comfortable in a startup environment
Demonstrate an eagerness to collaborate as part of a cross-functional state team and COURIER's broader political reporting team
Benefits
Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO), 11 paid holidays a year
An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Full suite of health benefits
$500 home office reimbursement
401k
Flexible working arrangements
Company
COURIER
COURIER is a pro-democracy news network that is building a more informed, engaged, and representative America.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Carrie Adams
Head Of Partnerships
Recent News
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