Deputy Editor-in-Chief Job at Semafor in Washington

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.

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.

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