Lead a team of reporters covering the three branches of state power, campaign finance, the public‑sector workforce, and the political culture of New York’s capital city
Oversee weekday production of the Capitol Confidential newsletter, a subscription product providing an insider take on statehouse news
Collaborate with editors, reporters, photographers, and audience team members to produce impactful stories across platforms
Break news online quickly and effectively
Help produce agenda‑setting enterprise and watchdog journalism
Manage the team while contributing personal bylines
Model and encourage responsible use of AI tools to support human‑crafted journalism
Analyze web and social metrics to inform coverage decisions and content promotion
Requirements Minimum of 10 years’ experience editing, reporting, and writing on government and politics in a competitive environment
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Journalism, Communications, English, or the real‑world equivalent with a record demonstrating suitable preparation
Excellent news judgment
Understanding of media ethics and law
Understanding of how news stories unfold across platforms
Ability to make real‑time coverage decisions in a daily news environment
Crisp, concise writing skills
Diligent reporting
Understanding of AP style
Strong understanding of the personalities and policies driving the news
Comfort with analysis of web and social metrics
Ability to responsibly use AI tools to assist and enhance human‑crafted journalism
Core Competencies Demonstrates extensive experience in editing, reporting, and writing on government and politics, with a strong emphasis on producing impactful journalism across multiple platforms. Proficient in analyzing web and social metrics to inform content strategy and enhance audience engagement.
Highest‑signal resume keywords 10+ Years Experience In Journalism
Expertise In Government And Politics
Strong News Judgment
Understanding Of Media Ethics And Law
Crisp And Concise Writing Skills
ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Editing
Reporting
Writing
Diligent Reporting
Understanding Of AP Style
Real‑Time Coverage Decisions
Content Promotion
Enterprise Journalism
Watchdog Journalism
AI Tools Usage
Soft Skills Collaboration
Leadership
Communication
Industry Keywords Campaign Finance
Political Culture
Statehouse News
Capitol Confidential
News Platforms
Tools & Technologies Web Metrics Analysis
Social Metrics Analysis
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Deputy Managing Editor, Capitol Bureau
Jobtailor · Albany, NY, USA ·
- Job type:
- Full Time