Senior Writer, Race and Equity
The Guardian US, New York, NY, United States
Senior Writer, Race and Equity
Department: Editorial
Reports to: Deputy Editor, Race and Equity
Location: New York
Hybrid/Remote/In-Person: Hybrid
Terms and conditions: Full-time, Permanent, News & Media Guild Role
Annual salary range: $122,000 - 130,000
About the role
This writer will tackle big cultural moments and national stories that speak to the American consciousness and provide deep analysis about race. They will write about big issues with heft and authority, and when appropriate, with levity and humor.
The writer will work on ambitious projects that dissect issues of cultural identity and examine human behavior. Responsibilities include long‑form features and quick‑turn pieces such as essays, analysis and commentary. The goal is to expand the way we think about race, equity and culture.
Key responsibilities
Generate sharp, original ideas for a range of fast, medium, and slow feature stories, and enterprise series and projects
Write creative, thoughtful pieces that help expand the race and equity desk's coverage of communities and culture
Attend daily newsroom meetings and bimonthly team meetings, contributing to group discussions and helping the desk identify journalistic priorities
Collaborate with editors and the audience engagement team to develop outreach strategies for stories, including creating multimedia and social media content
Key relationships
Deputy Editor, Race and Equity; Senior Reporter, Race and Equity; Reporter, Race and Equity
About you
At least 7‑10 years of experience writing and reporting feature stories
A skilled, elevated writer who consistently delivers clean copy
A deep understanding of issues pertaining to race, gender, and societal culture, and a track record of in‑depth features on these matters
An intuitive sense of what makes a story unputdownable
A curious, idea‑driven thinker, able to extract big‑picture theses out of the news cycle
A collegial and energetic team player who likes collaboration and brainstorming
A keen ability to tap into the zeitgeist and reach wide audiences, especially people of color
Compensation and benefits
25 days of vacation leave in addition to 12 company holidays
Free Headspace subscription for you and your family
401(k) Match
Subsidized healthcare coverage including medical, vision, and dental
Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
Generous parental leave with 100% pay
Long‑term and short‑term disability insurance
Life insurance
Work/Life balance: Flexible hybrid schedule
AI generated content must not be presented as your own work.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of age, colour, national origin, ethnic origin, citizenship status, disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in its employment policies. We will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.
We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people at the Guardian. We aspire to create inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future.
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Department: Editorial
Reports to: Deputy Editor, Race and Equity
Location: New York
Hybrid/Remote/In-Person: Hybrid
Terms and conditions: Full-time, Permanent, News & Media Guild Role
Annual salary range: $122,000 - 130,000
About the role
This writer will tackle big cultural moments and national stories that speak to the American consciousness and provide deep analysis about race. They will write about big issues with heft and authority, and when appropriate, with levity and humor.
The writer will work on ambitious projects that dissect issues of cultural identity and examine human behavior. Responsibilities include long‑form features and quick‑turn pieces such as essays, analysis and commentary. The goal is to expand the way we think about race, equity and culture.
Key responsibilities
Generate sharp, original ideas for a range of fast, medium, and slow feature stories, and enterprise series and projects
Write creative, thoughtful pieces that help expand the race and equity desk's coverage of communities and culture
Attend daily newsroom meetings and bimonthly team meetings, contributing to group discussions and helping the desk identify journalistic priorities
Collaborate with editors and the audience engagement team to develop outreach strategies for stories, including creating multimedia and social media content
Key relationships
Deputy Editor, Race and Equity; Senior Reporter, Race and Equity; Reporter, Race and Equity
About you
At least 7‑10 years of experience writing and reporting feature stories
A skilled, elevated writer who consistently delivers clean copy
A deep understanding of issues pertaining to race, gender, and societal culture, and a track record of in‑depth features on these matters
An intuitive sense of what makes a story unputdownable
A curious, idea‑driven thinker, able to extract big‑picture theses out of the news cycle
A collegial and energetic team player who likes collaboration and brainstorming
A keen ability to tap into the zeitgeist and reach wide audiences, especially people of color
Compensation and benefits
25 days of vacation leave in addition to 12 company holidays
Free Headspace subscription for you and your family
401(k) Match
Subsidized healthcare coverage including medical, vision, and dental
Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
Generous parental leave with 100% pay
Long‑term and short‑term disability insurance
Life insurance
Work/Life balance: Flexible hybrid schedule
AI generated content must not be presented as your own work.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of age, colour, national origin, ethnic origin, citizenship status, disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in its employment policies. We will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.
We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people at the Guardian. We aspire to create inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future.
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