About the job

Guardian News & Media (GNM) is the publisher of the US news website www.theguardian.com/us, the Guardian and Observer newspapers and www.theguardian.com website in the UK. We're a highly regarded global news brand, owned by the Scott Trust — an arrangement that guarantees its independent voice in perpetuity.

Headquartered in New York City, Guardian US, is an entirely digital operation that seeks to engage US readers by combining the Guardian's internationalist, online journalism with US voices and expertise.

Job title: Democracy Editor

Department: Editorial, Newsdesk

Reports to: Philanthropy Editor & News Editor, Guardian US

Normal location: Remote

Terms and conditions: Part-time (24 hours a week), 12-month fixed-term contract; News Media Guild position

Purpose of role

Guardian US is seeking a part-time editor to support its award-winning democracy and voting rights coverage. The ideal candidate has experience covering policy, elections and disenfranchised communities. Experience editing investigative or data stories - for example, based on census data and court documents - is a plus.

Key responsibilities

The editor will assign and edit freelance and staff reporters. In addition, the editor will help guide coverage and develop an understanding of voting rights issues in key states, including anti-democratic midterm candidates, voter rolls purges, the consequences of the Jan 6 insurrection, secretaries of state elections and the impact of gerrymandering. The stories we publish should be of national and international interest. With the midterms fast approaching, we're looking for a self-starter who can jump right into the mix and understands the Guardian's lens on this crucial topic.

Key relationships

Philanthropy editor, News editor, reporters and writers

Knowledge and experience

• Strong news judgement and high standards for fair and accurate reporting
• Track record of collaboration
• Knowledge of policy and electoral politics and processes
• Daily editing experience
• Familiarity and experience working in different story formats

All candidates interested in applying should upload a resume and cover letter as one document. All candidates must have the right to work and live in the United States and be located, or prepared to relocate to the Greater New York City Area.

Guardian News & Media is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, national origin or citizenship.

We value and respect all differences in all people (seen and unseen) at the Guardian. We aspire to 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.

This job description is a guide to the work you will initially be required to undertake. It summarizes the main aspects of the job but does not cover all the duties that the job holder may have to perform. It may be changed from time to time to meet changing circumstances. It does not form part of your contract of employment and as your experience grows, you will be expected to broaden your tasks, suggest improvements, solve problems and enhance the effectiveness of the role.

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