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The Boston Globe’s Opinion section is seeking a new editor to lead the Ideas section, a premier 8-page standalone portion of the Sunday paper. The editor will oversee digital and print production, provide intellectual vision for content, and directly manage a team of two editors, one writer, freelance copy editors, and a designer. This position starts in April and living in the Boston area is required. The editor reports to the Opinion editor. Responsibilities: Conceive, commission, and edit essays, opinion features, reported arguments, and editorial cartoons from freelancers. Uphold high standards of opinion journalism by emphasizing original, provocative, and fact-based pieces written for curious, engaged general readers. Ensure freelancers can strengthen their arguments without the editor imposing personal views. Maintain a steady rhythm for the section by publishing at least one new Ideas piece online each day while planning for future issues. Oversee production of a weekly 8-page Sunday print section, including editing the Sunday columns of two Opinion columnists. Guide ambitious projects such as themed packages or takeovers of entire issues several times a year. Bring Ideas’ journalism to life by identifying compelling speakers for the Say More podcast and moderating panels at live events. Lead, coach, and support a multidisciplinary editorial team, overseeing staff writers and editors, collaborating with freelance copy editors, and guiding design to deliver cohesive, high-quality content. Identify outstanding freelance writers, graphic artists, cartoonists, and other multimedia journalists, and recruit them to contribute. Ensure a wide range of voices and perspectives appear in the section. Be the final vetting voice on submissions from the public. Work closely with Opinion’s digital publishing team on social media presentation, headline choices and tests, multimedia presentations, and publication timing. Qualifications: This is a senior role requiring at least 10 years of journalism experience, including managing direct reports. Understanding the rigors and techniques of news reporting is essential. Experience working with freelancers is a plus. Candidates should demonstrate creativity in story ideation, skill in line editing, and rigor in assessing quality, fairness, and factualness of copy. Experience in opinion or magazine journalism is favored but not required. Curiosity, openness to viewpoints outside one’s personal political or cultural bubble, and a strong sense of fairness are essential. Experience with video, audio, and graphic journalism is favored. Willingness to adapt, stay audience-focused, and foster an inclusive work environment. The BGMP office is located in downtown Boston, near Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market, accessible by MBTA and commuter rail. This position is based in Boston; candidates should reside in the area or be willing to move. Salary:
The annual salary for this role is $125,000 - $159,200. EEO Statement:
At Boston Globe Media, our mission is to empower, connect, and convene our communities with independent, trusted journalism and storytelling. We strive to have a workforce representative of the communities we serve and are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes candidates from all backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and skills.
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The Boston Globe’s Opinion section is seeking a new editor to lead the Ideas section, a premier 8-page standalone portion of the Sunday paper. The editor will oversee digital and print production, provide intellectual vision for content, and directly manage a team of two editors, one writer, freelance copy editors, and a designer. This position starts in April and living in the Boston area is required. The editor reports to the Opinion editor. Responsibilities: Conceive, commission, and edit essays, opinion features, reported arguments, and editorial cartoons from freelancers. Uphold high standards of opinion journalism by emphasizing original, provocative, and fact-based pieces written for curious, engaged general readers. Ensure freelancers can strengthen their arguments without the editor imposing personal views. Maintain a steady rhythm for the section by publishing at least one new Ideas piece online each day while planning for future issues. Oversee production of a weekly 8-page Sunday print section, including editing the Sunday columns of two Opinion columnists. Guide ambitious projects such as themed packages or takeovers of entire issues several times a year. Bring Ideas’ journalism to life by identifying compelling speakers for the Say More podcast and moderating panels at live events. Lead, coach, and support a multidisciplinary editorial team, overseeing staff writers and editors, collaborating with freelance copy editors, and guiding design to deliver cohesive, high-quality content. Identify outstanding freelance writers, graphic artists, cartoonists, and other multimedia journalists, and recruit them to contribute. Ensure a wide range of voices and perspectives appear in the section. Be the final vetting voice on submissions from the public. Work closely with Opinion’s digital publishing team on social media presentation, headline choices and tests, multimedia presentations, and publication timing. Qualifications: This is a senior role requiring at least 10 years of journalism experience, including managing direct reports. Understanding the rigors and techniques of news reporting is essential. Experience working with freelancers is a plus. Candidates should demonstrate creativity in story ideation, skill in line editing, and rigor in assessing quality, fairness, and factualness of copy. Experience in opinion or magazine journalism is favored but not required. Curiosity, openness to viewpoints outside one’s personal political or cultural bubble, and a strong sense of fairness are essential. Experience with video, audio, and graphic journalism is favored. Willingness to adapt, stay audience-focused, and foster an inclusive work environment. The BGMP office is located in downtown Boston, near Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market, accessible by MBTA and commuter rail. This position is based in Boston; candidates should reside in the area or be willing to move. Salary:
The annual salary for this role is $125,000 - $159,200. EEO Statement:
At Boston Globe Media, our mission is to empower, connect, and convene our communities with independent, trusted journalism and storytelling. We strive to have a workforce representative of the communities we serve and are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes candidates from all backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and skills.
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