National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Logo

National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ)

Senior Editor

NYFull-time

1mo

Job ID: 72376

Job Views: 709

Location: New York, New York, United States

Postal Code

Job Category: Online | New Media

Employment Type: Full time

Salary: 85000-110000 USD per year

Posted: 04.17.2025

Job Description

TPM is seeking a senior editor to help lead a team of reporters in deep, immersive, fast-paced coverage of U.S. politics, policy, and related coverage areas. The position requires strong leadership and communication skills, the ability to engage and inspire your team, and the desire to work in a highly collaborative setting on new and innovative ways to tell stories.

Outstanding news judgment, a strong grasp of U.S. politics, a familiarity with TPM’s editorial voice, the ability to juggle stories of multiple lengths and varying levels of complexity, and a sharp sense of humor are all required. The senior editor will have a significant role in helping to direct overall news coverage and manage the editorial team.

A minimum of five years of professional editing and/or reporting experience is required. Experience managing reporters is preferred.

The position is based in either NYC or DC. The salary range is $85,000-$110,000 annually. Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), and three weeks paid vacation per year.

This is a position covered under the Writers Guild of America East Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please send resume and cover letter to [email protected] (include the subject line: “Job App: Senior Editor”).

Founded during the 2000 Florida recount by Josh Marshall, TPM brings a scrappy, smart, and sophisticated approach to covering American politics. It has long had an outsized influence on national political coverage and public discourse. With one of the first and most successful membership-based business models, TPM has enjoyed and continues to enjoy financial stability, resilience, and growth despite the turmoil in journalism and publishing

Job Requirements

TPM is seeking a senior editor to help lead a team of reporters in deep, immersive, fast-paced coverage of U.S. politics, policy, and related coverage areas. The position requires strong leadership and communication skills, the ability to engage and inspire your team, and the desire to work in a highly collaborative setting on new and innovative ways to tell stories.

Outstanding news judgment, a strong grasp of U.S. politics, a familiarity with TPM’s editorial voice, the ability to juggle stories of multiple lengths and varying levels of complexity, and a sharp sense of humor are all required. The senior editor will have a significant role in helping to direct overall news coverage and manage the editorial team.

A minimum of five years of professional editing and/or reporting experience is required. Experience managing reporters is preferred.

Powered by Journalismnext