Managing Editor, Politics and Leadership
Core
Set the editorial vision for journalism and content across CQ Roll Call platforms, focusing on campaigns, members of Congress, and congressional leadership.
Role type
Senior managing editor (politics and leadership)
Builds
CQ Magazine, newsletters, CQ website, Roll Call newspaper, and Roll Call website
Domain
US Politics and Journalism
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Editorial vision setting, team management, content planning, cross-platform coordination, mentoring, second editing, column editing, newsletter editing, event moderation
Preferred skills
Knowledge of CQ and RollCall systems and processes
Technologies
CQ systems, RollCall systems
Responsibilities
Manage a team of editors and reporters covering the three branches of the federal government and political campaigns; Determine content for CQ products and the Roll Call newspaper; Coordinate with team leaders to ensure editorial vision is carried out across all platforms; Provide feedback, coaching, and mentoring to direct reports and staff writers; Write and perform second edits for team coverage; Edit columnists and newsletters; Moderate panel discussions, webinars, and podcasts
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities
