Engagement Editor

Job Description

In These Times is looking for an outreach specialist and digital organizer to join our award-winning publication to focus on digital distribution and audience engagement. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

The Engagement Editor will concentrate on building and maintaining platforms and systems that are part of an organization-wide effort to increase the reach and impact of our journalism, and on finding creative ways to connect with audiences.

A successful Engagement Editor will help In These Times continue to build and grow diverse and intergenerational audiences with a focus on reaching working class communities across the United States and internationally, and within labor, progressive politics, and justice movements. 

This position is based in Chicago.

The Engagement Editor will focus on a range of areas including managing and executing the strategy and creation of newsletters, e-mails, social media and securing additional avenues for digital distribution for In These Times content.

Another key objective includes developing and executing innovative digital strategies to reach and retain new readers from a variety of audiences and communities.

The Engagement Editor will also work closely with the publishing team and will report to the Executive Editor.
 

In These Times believes that strong applicants come from a variety of backgrounds with a variety of experiences. What follows are some qualifications we believe will help set the Engagement Editor up for success, but we do not want to discourage applicants who may have other experiences that would help them excel in the role.

• Experience working with newsletters, emails, social media, and other digital outreach tools at a news or media organization (experience at other organizations is also valued).

• Multiple published articles or other pieces of writing, or a demonstrated ability to write in a clear and engaging way.

• A familiarity with journalism ethics and standards of publishing. A journalism background is a plus but is not required.

• An understanding of internet culture and communities.

• Experience working with digital analytics.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ease working both independently and with teams remotely or on-site.

• A dedication to continued learning by staying abreast of best practices and innovative strategies for digital organizing and outreach tools.

• A deep understanding of In These Times’ mission and the larger progressive and organizing landscape.

Exceptional candidates may also speak multiple languages or have experience with the following:

• Audio editing

• Video editing

• Digital graphic design

• Digital events

  This is a full-time, 40-hour a week position with generous benefits, including:

   

• 100% paid medical, dental and vision insurance, including full coverage for partners and dependents.

• 100% paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, as well as life insurance. 

• Employer matched (3%) SIMPLE IRA plan.

• Annual salary range of $60,000 to $67,500, based on experience.

• 16 paid holidays and 20 days paid vacation. 

• 15 weeks paid parental leave.
   

  To apply, send your application in 1 single PDF file to jobs@​inthesetimes.​com with ​“ENGAGEMENT EDITOR” in the subject line and include:

• 1-page cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position and how you connect with the mission and work of In These Times.

• Current resume.

• Another 1-page document that includes relevant links to work you want to highlight, preferably with 1 to 3 clips of published writing.

• Contact information for 3 references including at least one from your most recent place of employment.

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  In These Times is a News Guild union workplace and this is a bargaining unit position. In These Times is an equal opportunity employer. We value our diverse workforce and inclusive culture, which also embody both our values and political commitments. We encourage applications from all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, record of arrest or conviction or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

  We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities. If you are a person with a disability and need assistance applying, email Jamie Hendry at jamie@​inthesetimes.​com or call (773) 772-0100 ext. 241. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request accommodation for the interview process.

Job Requirements

In These Times believes that strong applicants come from a variety of backgrounds with a variety of experiences. What follows are some qualifications we believe will help set the Engagement Editor up for success, but we do not want to discourage applicants who may have other experiences that would help them excel in the role.

• Experience working with newsletters, emails, social media, and other digital outreach tools at a news or media organization (experience at other organizations is also valued).

• Multiple published articles or other pieces of writing, or a demonstrated ability to write in a clear and engaging way.

• A familiarity with journalism ethics and standards of publishing. A journalism background is a plus but is not required.

• An understanding of internet culture and communities.

• Experience working with digital analytics.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ease working both independently and with teams remotely or on-site.

• A dedication to continued learning by staying abreast of best practices and innovative strategies for digital organizing and outreach tools.

• A deep understanding of In These Times’ mission and the larger progressive and organizing landscape.

Exceptional candidates may also speak multiple languages or have experience with the following:

• Audio editing

• Video editing

• Digital graphic design

• Digital events

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