Editor, Great Divide Education team

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description:

The Boston Globe is hiring an editor for the Great Divide, an award-winning education unit within The Boston Globe newsroom examining issues of race, identity, class, and opportunities in public education. Since its inception in 2019, this dynamic team of five journalists has consistently produced hard-hitting journalism for Boston and across the state. Supported in part by The Barr Foundation, The Great Divide is also seen as a national model for the future of education reporting.

The ideal candidate will be a high-energy leader who can lead with vision and purpose. The editor should be an enterprising journalist who can see the big picture in every facet of our coverage. They will be a seasoned story editor comfortable with assigning and directing reporters on daily news stories and enterprise, ambitious long-term projects, and investigations that properly convey the context and nuance of this complex topic. Our aim will be to do journalism that can’t be ignored.

They should also be a skilled wordsmith capable of elevating copy to superior levels. Additionally, they should possess an appreciation for the importance of local news and a passion for the role it plays within a community.

To help ensure our journalism has reach, the editor will be required to utilize best practices in digital publishing and audience engagement and work closely with other teams on efforts such as video and events.

Finally, the editor should be an experienced people manager who sets the tone for the team, inspires reporters to produce high-impact journalism, nurtures staff, and creates a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities:

• Possess an editorial vision, including beats and areas of coverage
• Assign, edit, and publish stories in a timely manner
• Represent the Globe at community events and industry conferences
• Maintain a budget, expenses, and relationships with vendors

Qualifications:

• At least 5-8 years as a reporter and editor
• Prior experience covering topics of education, race, and inequality preferred
• Proven experience managing diverse digital teams to successful results
• An entrepreneurial mindset and ability to think creatively
• Comfortable with change and working within a dynamic team environment
• A willingness to adapt and be audience focused, with a curious mindset and a commitment to creating an inclusive work environment
• A team player who will work closely and collaboratively with other members of the Metro department and the newsroom more widely.

The BGMP office is located in downtown Boston, near Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market, and is easily accessible by MBTA and commuter rail lines. This position is based in Boston, and candidates should be based in the area or willing to move.

The annual salary for this role is $90,400 - $112,300.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

EEO Statement: At Boston Globe Media, our mission is to empower, connect, and convene our communities with independent, trusted journalism and storytelling. We know a critical part of achieving this is by having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. Boston Globe Media is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes candidates and colleagues of all backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and skills.