Features Editor, CQR, Remote [United States]

 

Overview:

The Features Editor, CQR contributes to the strategic editorial plan through supporting CQ Researcher’s timely journalistic reports on sensitive issues in current events. This position will research and build “The Next Step”, a further reading list, for each report and serve as the first editor for the supplementary sections of each report, including Contacts, Bibliography, Discussion Questions, and Chronology, working closely with the managing editor and assistant managing editors. This position will also serve as a second editor for full reports as needed. This editor may take on the additional stretch assignment of writing one or more of the annual “Hot Topic” short updates on CQR’s most in-demand issues and/or reporting short features/sidebars to accompany in-depth reports. The editor in this role will also research and present an array of informational graphics options for each report, and write the caption, description, and underlying data for those selected so that the Production Editor can build the image and alt text. In future, the Features Editor, CQR will help develop a data strategy for CQR, while exploring collaboration with Sage Data as well as adopting new tools and the creation of interactive infographics.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

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• Source, evaluate, and curate relevant graphics based on recent data from sources provided by the report author, publicly available governmental and scholarly data, Sage data, and commercial publishers as needed.
• Apply a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens to make sure that data selected applies these standards wherever possible.
• Propose a range of relevant infographics to the managing editorial team and build the descriptions and underlying data for those that are selected.
• Source, evaluate, and curate up-to-the-minute articles and other non-duplicative resources to write The Next Step further reading list for each of the 44 annual reports.
• Serve as first editor of the contacts, bibliography, chronology, and Discussion Questions sections.
• In future, potentially write shorter reported pieces for the publication, such as the annual updates known as Hot Topics and/or a Short Feature/sidebar.
• Help explore future data strategies for the brand.

Qualifications & Education:

Progressive growth within one or more related career or educational experience(s), ideally in journalism, however academic publishing and other related fields will also be considered.

• Experience and expertise in data journalism and visualization will be considered an asset
• Effective listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Effective decision-making skills
• Ability to reason and problem solve
• Proficient analytical and mathematical skills
• Ability to effectively manage and meet multiple priorities and timelines
• Ability to read, comprehend, and analyze concepts, reviews, and data
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with freelancers and internal staff
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with diplomacy

Pay Transparency and Benefits Package

Sage Publishing is committed to being an inclusive employer where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect. Sage is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Compensation at Sage is influenced by several factors, including but not limited to skill set, nature and level of experience, qualifications, and other relevant considerations. We anticipate the minimum full-time salary range for this position to be between $26.34/hour - $30.29/hour. Please note that the compensation details listed in U.S. role postings reflect the base salary only and do not include bonuses or benefits.

Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range and additional aspects of the compensation/benefits package for this position during the hiring process. If your desired salary falls outside of this range, we hope you'll still apply as there may be other positions that better align.

In addition to compensation, Sage offers a highly competitive and comprehensive PPO medical, dental, and vision care benefits package with Sage covering most of the premium costs. Unique program benefits that support a healthy life, a company-sponsored anniversary trip every 5 years, a 401(k)-matching program of 100% up to 5% of pay, and other significant meaningful benefits. In alignment with our value for education, Sage offers financial support for bachelors and graduate-level degree programs as well as learning for personal interest.

Sage offers freedom and autonomy in your day-to-day with hybrid or remote work, depending on the role. Join the nearly 2,000 Sage employees worldwide who deliver products and services that serve to fulfill our noble goal of education and dissemination of knowledge globally. We’d love to meet you!

SAGE U.S. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Charter:

Sage Publishing is committed to being an inclusive employer where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and partnership status, pregnancy and parental responsibilities, race, religion and belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We believe that diversity is a cornerstone of a vibrant culture. We want Sage to be an organization where the most talented staff and high-potential staff are recruited, have the opportunity to grow, and want to work. We strive to achieve a better representation of diverse talent at all levels, including leadership, across our workforce.

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