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Managing Editor

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Who We Are

The Marshall Project is a nonprofit news organization dedicated to covering America’s criminal justice system. The Marshall Project was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 2016 and 2021. We have also been honored with the Goldsmith Prize, multiple National Magazine Awards, and for General Excellence from the Online Journalism Awards. We are not advocates — we follow the facts and do not pander to any audience — but we have a declared mission: to create and sustain a sense of urgency about the criminal justice system. We do not generally cover breaking news, although we curate the reporting of other news outlets in our morning newsletter. Our work includes investigative and explanatory projects and shorter pieces aimed at highlighting stories that other news organizations miss, underestimate or misunderstand. To ensure our work reaches a larger audience, we partner with other media outlets; we have worked with more than 200 newspapers, magazines, broadcasters and online sites.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Work with the Editor-in-Chief to oversee the production of rigorously reported, high-impact investigative journalism focused on the criminal justice system.
  • Help develop and execute the newsroom’s evolving strategy, particularly focused on urgency, audience development and The Marshall Project’s video capabilities.
  • Manage editorial staff to ensure projects meet the overall objectives of the organization. 
  • Ensure that the journalism produced –  in written, visual and audio formats – is accurate, timely, objective, and appropriate for the audiences the organization is targeting.
  • Hire, coach and supervise personnel.
  • Coordinate editorial publications and meetings.
  • Plan and approve assignments for writers and editors.
  • Manage schedules and oversee deadlines (for writers, photographers, designers etc.).
  • Assist in evaluating finalized copy for compliance with the policies, style and tone of The Marshall Project.
  • Attend events on behalf of The Marshall Project.

Job Requirements:

  • 15 years experience in journalism with 10+ years of experience leading news coverage and managing journalists.
  • Strong journalistic credentials and editorial expertise.
  • Ability to develop fair, clear, and compelling stories from complex policy and political issues.
  • Demonstrated leadership qualities with the ability to guide and support teams.
  • Exceptional commitment to accuracy and excellence in reporting and editing.
  • Experience with, or interest in, reimagining storytelling forms, distribution platforms, and information needs of readers.
  • Experience in working with data-driven articles and data journalists.
  • Track record of working with product and audience teams, designers and developers to conceive and implement journalism tailored to a range of audiences.

Who You’d Be Working With:

In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with:

  • The Editor-in-Chief
  • Senior Editors across departments such as Storytelling, Investigative Reporting, Engagement, and Data
  • The Publisher of News Inside
  • The Audience Director

Compensation and Benefits 

This job is full-time, with a competitive salary and benefits including: 100% employer-paid medical, employer subsidized vision and dental insurance; matching traditional and Roth 401k (immediate vesting). Voluntary benefits include: Health and Dependent Care FSA, commuter benefits, pet insurance, short and long term disability insurance, employee and dependent life insurance, AFLAC accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness coverage, legal benefits, personal excess liability insurance, and employee discount marketplace. We also observe 17 days of paid time off each year (in addition to office closure between Dec. 24 and Jan. 2), and provide paid parental leave.

Annual Salary Range: $200,000-$240,000

We are headquartered in New York City, and although this position is fully remote, applicants must reside in the United States and possess the necessary authorization to work here. Remote work outside of the U.S. is not allowed under any circumstances.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity. We welcome qualified applicants of all races, ages, ethnicities, physical abilities, genders and sexual orientations, including people who have been incarcerated or otherwise involved with the criminal justice system.

We do not expect every candidate to be equally skilled in all these areas, and this is not a complete list of all relevant qualifications applicants might bring to the job. Please tell us about your other assets not mentioned here that may be valuable to this role. Reaching talent across a range of backgrounds and experiences is deeply important to us. If you do not have the exact combination of skills listed here, but are still interested in this role and/or in The Marshall Project, we'd love to hear from you.

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