Deputy Opinion Editor

Bay Area Newspaper Group

Oakland, California, USA
Base: $80,000 - $85,000; benefits: medical, dental...
Opinion writing and editing
Public policy analysis
Journalism experience
This role involves writing editorials and opinion columns, editing various opinion content, and participating in editorial board discussions

Job Summary

  • This role involves writing editorials and opinion columns, editing various opinion content, and participating in editorial board discussions.
  • The position requires analyzing public policy across key areas and maintaining an informed interest in regional and statewide current events.
  • The company offers a salary range of $80,000 - $85,000 plus a cell stipend, along with medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k, and paid time off.

Matching Summary

This role involves writing editorials and opinion columns, editing various opinion content, and participating in editorial board discussions.

Salary

Base: $80,000 - $85,000; Benefits: medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k, paid time off, select paid holidays; Bonus/Equity: cell stipend

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Opinion writing and editing
  • Public policy analysis
  • Journalism experience
  • AP style knowledge
  • Current events awareness

Nice-to-have

  • Familiarity with East Bay issues
  • Progressive social issues advocacy
  • Collaboration with editorial teams

Key Requirements

  • Five or more years of professional newsroom experience
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
  • Experience writing or editing opinion content preferred
  • Experience analyzing public policy
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Work Rights

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