The First Church of Christ, Scientist · 17 hours ago
West Coast Bureau Chief, The Christian Science Monitor - California
California, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$101K/yr - $131K/yr
3+ years expThe First Church of Christ, Scientist is seeking a West Coast Bureau Chief for The Christian Science Monitor. This role involves covering diverse issues across California, including AI, immigration, and climate change, while upholding the publication's mission of delivering original reporting and balanced perspectives.
Non ProfitReligion
Responsibilities
Conceptualize distinctly Monitor stories, in line with the five points above
Demonstrate strong judgment about when and where to travel, how to make the most of a trip, and good budgeting skills
Collaborate with other writers within and outside the pod as needed for more in-depth stories
Collaborate with pod editors throughout the editing and fact-checking process
Respond to breaking news stories, while also showing mastery of features, focus-length pieces, and cover stories
Produce quality work at a consistent pace: Deliver an average of 6-8 stories a month at the requested length and by the agreed-upon deadline
Respond to reader feedback in a timely and respectful fashion
Responsibly manage bureau finances, including filing expenses promptly and according to established procedures
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree plus a masters in journalism or equivalent in newspaper experience (3-5 years on average) is required
Reads widely, deeply, and regularly for subject knowledge and breadth of perspectives
Demonstrates strong reporting instincts and discernment, persistence, and professionalism in getting to the most valuable sources
Shows a mastery of both deadline writing and in-depth pieces, including features
Practices editorial rigor resulting in strong story angles and incisive, energetic writing
Embraces a culture of feedback
Understands, respects, and consistently applies Monitor style and language sensitivities
Engages collaboratively with editors and other writers
Communicates effectively with editors and, when needed, senior management
Has a keen understanding of how democratic institutions work and relate to each other within the constitutional structure
Experience with EZ Publish, social media platforms
Company
The First Church of Christ, Scientist
The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Massachusetts, also known as The Mother Church, is the global headquarters for the Christian Science movement, a Christian denomination originated in America, founded by Mary Baker Eddy in 1879.
201-500 employees
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