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Job Title: Deputy US Arts Editor

Department: Editorial

Location: New York

Reports to: Arts Editor

Terms: Full-time, permanent, News Media Guild role

Typical shift pattern: Monday to Friday

Annual salary range: $105-115k

Purpose of the role

The deputy US arts editor will help commission and write the Guardian's US-focused arts and culture coverage. The arts team aims to expertly cover news while producing reactive and longer term features, essays and arranging interviews pegged to the latest films, books, TV shows, albums, plays and exhibitions.

We're looking for a rounded editor and writer who's passionate about culture and the ways it intersects with core Guardian issues, crafting articles that will appeal to a wider news-focused audience. You should be an experienced journalist who is aware of and excited by a wide variety of entertainment, from the latest Netflix hit series to a politically charged documentary to a provocative tell-all memoir to a much-talked-about new exhibition. You should be comfortable working independently and taking charge, with significant experience in digital journalism and news/feature editing.

Main duties & responsibilities

• Work closely with the US arts editor, US news desks and the UK office
• Develop ideas for pieces to write or commission and edit
• Monitor news sources (wire services, websites, other newspapers, broadcast media)
• Help to manage and maximise a freelance budget
• Maintain an awareness of the latest cultural happenings and how they might appeal to a Guardian audience
• Deputize for the US arts editor in news meetings and other duties as required

Knowledge & experience

• Experience covering news in a digital newsroom
• Excellent knowledge and interest in culture
• Demonstrable news and feature writing/editing experience
• Experience commissioning writers
• Successful planning, organizing and project management

Skills & aptitudes

• Expert news judgment and knack for story ideation
• The ability to work under pressure and prioritize
• Speed and accuracy
• Attention to detail
• Collaborative and calm under stress
• Team player

Applicants should be enthusiastic, diplomatic, deadline-driven, assertive editors/journalists with sound news judgement and who have a knowledge and understanding of Guardian's values. Does this sound like you? Then we'd love to hear from you.

How to apply

We know there are great candidates who might not check all these boxes or who possess important skills we haven't thought of. If that's you, we encourage you to apply and tell us about yourself.

All candidates interested in applying should upload a resume and cover letter.

Compensation and benefits

• 25 days of vacation leave in addition to company holidays
• Unlimited sick time
• Free Headspace subscription for you and your family members(Headspace is a company that offers evidence-based meditation and mindfulness tools, mental health coaching, therapy, psychiatry, and EAP services)
• 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
• Commuter benefits
• Work/Life balance: Flexible hybrid schedule

Culture & wellbeing

We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. You will also have the opportunity to hear unique insight from our journalists in our morning conference, a live discussion on the news story of the day.

We offer great tools to help you prioritize your wellbeing including a free Headspace subscription and access to an Employee Assistance Program.

Learning & development

We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.

Sustainability

Our goal is to become an environmentally regenerative company and we have signed up to a sustainability vision and strategy to reach it. Find more information about sustainability at GNM here.

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