Deputy Editor, Intelligencer
Vox Media
Posted
Dec 14, 2025
Location
USA
Type
Full-time
Compensation
$130000 - $155000
Mission
What you will drive
- Help define and drive the editorial vision for Intelligencer, with a focus on news and politics and an eye on business, tech, media, and other core areas of coverage.
- Shape a mix of short, medium, and long-form journalism, including breaking-news responses, analysis, features, and enterprise stories.
- Oversee the day-to-day workflow of the team by assigning stories, editing drafts, and ensuring timely publication.
- Manage and mentor writers and editors, offering guidance on reporting, structure, and story development.
Impact
The difference you'll make
This role creates positive change by shaping essential conversations about what's now, what's next, and what's possible through sharp, stylish reporting and commentary on the ideas and power struggles shaping our world.
Profile
What makes you a great fit
- At least six years of experience doing journalistic work that overlaps with Intelligencer's aims, including significant time spent as an assigning editor.
- A strong record of publishing high-quality reporting, smart commentary, and timely news coverage.
- Proven skill as an editor, with experience editing features, guiding reporting projects, managing daily coverage, and writing or refining headlines.
- Clear communication and strong organizational skills.
Benefits
What's in it for you
This is a permanent, full-time position that is benefits-eligible with comprehensive benefits to support all employees wherever they are in life. Salary range: $130,000—$155,000 USD.