Deputy Opinion Editor
Baltimore Sun Media seeks a sharp, analytical and audience-savvy deputy opinion editor. In this role, you will assign, edit and write opinion pieces, while helping to identify a diverse set of contributors for our opinion pages across BSM properties and media platforms.
As a member of the editorial board, you will analyze issues and generate ideas that serve the public good, resulting in timely and provocative editorials and columns. The department’s goal is to add depth and context to the news to help readers understand and evaluate issues that matter to them and their communities, and to further the paper’s role as a driver of public conversation and policy-setting in the region.
This role is the No. 2 editor in the organization's opinion department and will be called upon to run the department when the top editor is dispatched for special projects or is otherwise unavailable.
What you will do:
Serve as an opinion writer, editorial board member and content editor
Develop new and innovative ways of delivering digital content and engaging our audience
Diversify the voices on our opinion pages
Use audience metrics/analytics and keen news judgment to inform decisions on content assignments and engagement strategy
Maintain community engagement vehicles, such as newsletters and social media platforms
Shifts may include nights and/or weekends
What you will bring:
Excellent writing, editing and organizational skills
Proven ability to work quickly and accurately using a Web-based content management system
Ability to work well in a team environment, have the ability to multitask in a deadline-driven environment, and adapt constructively to change
Must be technically savvy and able to quickly master new processes and software tools used for content editing and production
Personal or professional experience using Web-based social media networks
At least five years of editing and writing for a professional publication is preferred
Who we are:
The Baltimore Sun is the largest general-circulation daily newspaper based in the state of Maryland and provides coverage of local and regional news, events, issues, people, and industries. Founded in 1837, it is currently owned by Tribune Publishing. Our mission is to deliver the truth every day. We bring you the stories that matter most, written without bias, so you can make informed decisions. The Sun's Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism works to protect your interests, help navigate your daily life and tell the stories that connect you with the communities where you live and work. In print and online, The Baltimore Sun reaches nearly 900,000 readers each week in the Baltimore area, making us the region’s most widely read source of news and information. As we continue building our exciting digital future, it’s our mission to serve our community by delivering the truth every day, engaging our readers and driving results for our advertisers.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
The annual salary range is $75,000 - $90,000. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, time in role, certifications, etc. This role is eligible for a bonus based on performance. In addition to your salary, MediaNews Group offers a comprehensive benefits package, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).