International Desk Editor, The Christian Science Monitor

The International Desk Editor works with fellow International desk editors, bureau chiefs, and staff writers to shape a robust body of international news and features coverage for the daily digital output and print magazine. The role involves reviewing and selecting pitches, treating all points of view with respect, and promoting calm over fear and insight over assumption.

Requirements

• Reviews and selects pitches based on rigorous journalistic principles
• Treats all points of view with diligent inquiry and respect
• Promotes calm over fear and insight over assumption
• Embraces a culture of feedback
• Excels at bringing out the best reporting and writing in correspondents
• Understands, respects, and consistently applies Monitor style and language sensitivities
• Engages collaboratively with other desk editors and managers
• Meets productivity goals set by International News Editor and/or executive management team
• Demonstrates mastery of CSM style and grammar and can reliably provide strong copy editing when needed

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401k matching
• Retirement plan
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance