Managing Editor SCOTUSblog
Managing Editor SCOTUSblog
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Managing Editor SCOTUSblog
SCOTUSblog is seeking a Managing Editor to join the team as part of a broader investment in the company following its recent acquisition by The Dispatch. We are looking for a skilled creative and organized individual who is passionate about the Supreme Court eager to contribute to the production of incisive and impartial legal journalism and excited about collaborating with the broader Dispatch Media family to revamp the SCOTUSblog and expand its coverage.
The Managing Editor will report to the Executive Editor of SCOTUSblog and work closely with SCOTUSblogs reporters contributors and contractors to plan and publish all of SCOTUSblogs content. This individual will also manage most aspects of the website including posting articles keeping the statistics page current updating case pages as soon as decisions are handed down and a variety of other tasks. The Managing Editor will also have the occasional opportunity to cover Supreme Courtrelated events such as congressional hearings justices speeches or other topics of interest.
The ideal candidate should possess some knowledge of the Supreme Court or the law in general and have experience in journalism. A law degree is not required. Candidates must be adept at multitasking and working in a fastpaced environment that requires juggling numerous substantive and administrative tasks often on tight deadlines. Strong writing and editing are essential as is a laserlike attention to detailand a good sense of humor doesnt hurt.
Specifically the job will entail:
Editing articles including copyediting for AP and SCOTUSblogs internal style guidelines as well as substantive revisions to ensure that articles are written in plain English
Preparing the Morning Read a collection posted each weekday morning of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court
Using the WordPress VIP content management system to prepare articles for publication and to update the homepage the statistics page the calendar all case pages and other aspects of the site
Working with a thirdparty liveblogging platform to set up and run the opinionday live blog
Working with the Executive Editor software developers and others from The Dispatch family on a refresh of the website
Tracking statistics creating infographics and preparing the annual Stat Pack
Writing articles on and analyses of the Supreme Court with the ability to take initiative on specific topic areas and pitch new coverage ideas
Maintaining SCOTUSblogs X and Bluesky accounts
Managing outside contractors and vendors as needed
Reviewing case pages created by law students
In addition to the qualifications described above the strongest candidates will have any of the following skills:
Strong knowledge of AP style
Experience with web content management systems and HTML
Web development experience
Data journalism or infographic experience
Experience with socialmedia outreach especially X and Bluesky
This is a fulltime position with comprehensive benefits including 401(k) matching and excellent health insurance. The individual may work remotely but should be willing to occasionally come to Washington D.C. We are looking to hire someone as soon as possible.
Were committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender gender identity or expression or veteran status. Were proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
About SCOTUSblog: Founded in 2002 SCOTUSblog is the preeminent source for Supreme Court news analysis and information. Known for its comprehensive and nonpartisan coverage of the Supreme Courts docket SCOTUSblog has received numerous accolades including the Peabody Award for excellence in electronic media. SCOTUSblog was recently acquired byThe Dispatch.
About The Dispatch:The Dispatch is the leading subscription media platform for reporting and independent perspectives from the American centerright providing thoughtful analysis on politics policy and culture. Founded by Steve Hayes and Jonah Goldberg The Dispatch currently boasts more than 600000 daily newsletter readers 40000 paid members and 1.5 million monthly podcast downloads across its network with influence that extends through nationally syndicated content and regular appearances by Dispatch staff on national television podcast and radio programs.
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