Deputy Editor-in-Chief

Who we are

Semafor is a global news platform for an increasingly complex world in which consumers are overwhelmed by too many news sources and unsure what to trust. We are building Semafor to enable world-class journalists to deliver reporting and insights with rigor in journalistic forms that ensure a new level of transparency. Our editors and reporters distill the most important stories from all over in formats that uncover the forces shaping the stories, explain the interests behind polarizing narratives, and replenish the stock of shared facts. As a global platform, Semafor recognizes that smart people can disagree and that informed readers need to understand alternative points of view from competing centers of power and culture in a multi-polar world. Want to join us? Read on. 

The Role

Semafor is seeking a newsroom leader with global business journalism expertise to help steer our ambitious and fast-growing global newsroom. This role will drive daily coverage, elevate our journalism, and help knit together our global reporting network.

The Deputy Editor-in-Chief will work closely with the Editor-in-Chief and other top editors to run the day-to-day news operation — leading morning meetings, coordinating coverage across teams and formats, and setting a high standard for ambition, speed, and clarity. The editor will work particularly closely with our global business reporters while also playing a role in coverage across politics, technology, media, and other key beats. This role also manages breaking news and production, oversees live coverage planning, and partners with product and revenue teams to strengthen our digital surfaces and news products.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned global business journalist, fluent in the language of markets, trade, and power, and equally comfortable editing across a wide range of subjects. They should bring proven newsroom leadership, high emotional intelligence, and proven skill at widening the journalistic aperture and helping journalists break and define huge stories.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead daily news flow and newsroom operations
• Drive coverage across business, politics, and global affairs
• Manage breaking news and production teams
• Work across surfaces from web to video
• Shape the culture and communications that are key to our hybrid newsroom;
  
  

What Makes You Qualified

• 10+ years of journalism experience, including 5+ in newsroom leadership with a track record of building high-performing editorial teams.
• Deep background in global business and economic coverage
• Love of scoops
• Grasp of the flow of digital information and content
• Strong product sensibility
• Startup work ethic

This position can be based out of our New York City or Washington, D.C. offices.

Candidates must be willing to work flexible hours and frequently travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Comprehensive employee benefits: unlimited PTO, medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability, flexible spending, health savings accounts, life insurance, 401(k), pre-Tax commuter benefits, and paid parental leave.

Base Salary Range: $175,000 to $200,000 Base salary. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.

Additional job details

Semafor offers a Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) policy to our full-time, salaried employees who may take paid time off as-needed without a prescribed limit or defined balance.

Semafor, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and enthusiastically encourages people from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. Semafor, Inc. will consider all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.