Section Editor
ChristianPost.com is seeking three section editors with proven ability to lead and develop a specialized section and its corresponding reporters. Sections include "Education," "Society," and "Business." The editor must be able thrive in a digital news room, turning out breaking news, feature stories, and investigative reports.
Coverage topics for "Education" include theology, history/archaeology, Christian schools, homeschooling, public education, apologetics, creation/evolution, and science.
Coverage topics for "Society" include politics, court cases, family issues, abortion, stem cell research, homosexuality, immigration, religious liberty, and faith-based social services.
Coverage topics for "Business" include Christian companies, trade groups, economy, technology, Web, and stewardship.
The section editor should maintain a Bible-based, Christ-centered perspective while working with editors and reporters to delve deeper and connect the dots on movements and trends within their respective disciplines.
The position is in Washington, D.C.
Duties:
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- Develop the Section to not only inform readers, but drive traffic
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- Coordinate coverage of the top stories in your section
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- Ensure timeliness of news compared to competitors
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- Ensure that teams produce significant exclusives and compelling stories
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- Write compelling articles, analysis, and investigative stories
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Qualifications :
- - Must agree with CP's Statement of Faith
- - Show scalable ability to manage any number of reporters, freelancers, and contributors
- - At least five years experience at a major news organization
- - Drive ideas for exclusives, analysis and feature stories
- - Be able to adapt quickly to the latest editorial technology
- - Deploy true multimedia collaboration
- - Work effectively with reporters and editors across a range of geographies and specializations
- - Be comfortable in a startup environment
- - Be comfortable in a digital-newsroom
Send your resume to jobs [at] christianpost.com.
