Investigative and Projects Temporary Contract Editor

Date Posted	September 11, 2024
Industry	Nonprofit
Specialty	Not Specified
Job Status	Temporary

Description:

Investigative and Projects Temporary Contract Editor

EdSource, a non-profit education news organization in California, is seeking an experienced investigations editor to spearhead ambitious projects to watchdog roadblocks and injustices affecting education for all.

This is a temporary contract position (~10 hours per week) until a new CEO is announced. The successful candidate would have a portfolio of work that includes projects and investigations that are data-driven and include multimedia storytelling. The ideal candidate will also have 10 years of experience as an editor, along with strong writing skills.

EdSource values collaborative, collegial candidates who can work with experienced investigative reporters while mentoring others to develop investigative skills. The successful candidate will work creatively with a team that includes specialists in data analysis, data visualization, web development and  social media. This editor would practice rigorous journalism standards with the ability to recognize when stories require legal review. The priority is to lead the publication of projects in progress as well as launch others that would publish in 2025. Experience managing sometimes complex collaborations with other newsrooms is a plus.

EdSource, which has the largest staff of education reporters in California and one of the largest nationwide, has a track record of producing award-winning work at both the national and state levels.

EdSource’s headquarters are in Oakland, although this editor can work remotely from California.

Qualifications:

• At least 8 years of experience, preferably working with a daily journalism publication;

• Ability to set, lead and execute a strategic vision for a wide range of coverage, along with the ability to distill complex education topics;

• Enthusiastic leader with team-building skills that encourage collaboration and innovation;

• Proven supervisory skills, working collaboratively with other editors, as well as reporters;

• Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to place issues within a larger context;

• Ability to work independently under tight deadlines;

• Creative self-starter who is eager to explore new ways of covering education issues and create high-impact multimedia storytelling;

• Experience in education journalism preferred but not required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Edit stories with impact in a variety of styles and formats. 

• Supervise a team of journalists, providing regular feedback and coaching.

• Work with other team members to develop new ways to grow audience.

• Other duties as assigned.

To Apply:

Send a cover letter and resume to jobs@edsource.org. Please include the job title in the subject line and in the email share with us how you heard about the role (website, social, specific affinity group, EdSource staff referral etc).

EdSource is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. People from all diverse backgrounds, all races, colors, origins, ancestries, creeds, religions, genders, ages, disabilities, veteran statuses, sexual orientations, and marital statuses are strongly  encouraged to apply.