Executive Editor

Founded in 1865 by abolitionists, The Nation today is a thriving progressive media outlet that publishes both a bi-weekly print magazine and a daily website covering politics, culture, and the arts. We are seeking an Executive Editor to help direct and manage our editorial output, working with the Editor to develop an editorial strategy to enable The Nation to expand its audience and extend our reach on all platforms—print, digital, and otherwise—in order to strengthen our political and social impact. The Executive Editor will supervise the execution of this strategy across the newsroom and manage the editorial staff.

In addition to sharing The Nation’s longstanding commitment to social and racial justice, free speech, robust debate, and the broadest possible coalition of progressive forces, the ideal candidate will be equally at home with both the daily news cycle and the kind of more analytical, deeply reported, rigorously edited long-form pieces that are a hallmark of our print journalism. Applicants should already know The Nation well, and have considerable experience working with a variety of authors on both longform reported features and short, sharp OpEd/comment pieces.

We’re looking for an ambitious editor who will help us diversify and expand The Nation’s roster of contributors and is eager to work with our business and production teams to improve our user experience. Management experience is essential, as are seasoned editorial and news judgment, and a proven track record in digital publishing.

The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker, with deep knowledge of American politics and culture, or global politics, or social movements. Working alongside the Editor to supervise and direct our editorial team of five senior editors, you will be responsible for directly managing The Nation’s Research Director, Copy Director, Multimedia Editor and Engagement Editor. You’ll also liaise with our business team on audience development and special projects, and work with the Managing Editor to ensure the efficient functioning of the newsroom. Financial literacy—and an appetite for digging into the editorial budget—would be a considerable advantage. As would experience in working with foundations and funding bodies—and a willingness to help us think creatively about how to partner with other media outlets and to obtain grant funding for special projects.

Although we are currently working remotely, and you should have the capability to do that, a successful candidate should also be prepared to work in our New York office when the pandemic ends. The Nation offers excellent benefits, including generous health care. The Nation Co. LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status, and strongly encourage candidates who identify as people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+, and/or gender nonconforming to apply.

To apply, please send your résumé and a cover letter and salary expectations to [email protected]

Senior Editor

Founded in 1865 by abolitionists, The Nation today is a thriving progressive media outlet that publishes both a bi-weekly print magazine and a daily website covering politics, culture, and the arts. We are seeking a full-time senior editor, and strongly encourage candidates who identify as people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+, and/or gender nonconforming to apply. Although we are currently working remotely, and you should have the capability to do that, a successful candidate should also be prepared to work in our New York office when the pandemic ends. We’re looking for an experienced, inspiring, rigorous editor who knows The Nation well and has a track record of working with a variety of authors on both complex longform features and short, sharp comment pieces for print and web. We are particularly interested in candidates who are passionate and knowledgeable about US electoral politics or current political and social movements or about Black history, culture, and politics.

The Nation is a lean operation long accustomed to punching above its weight. That means that every member of our team needs to be flexible, collegial, and to work closely with other staff editors as well as the art director. You should also be able to work with writers who already contribute regularly to The Nation. However, we are always seeking to broaden and diversify the magazine’s coverage and complement The Nation’s current roster of contributors, and editors who can bring new writers to the magazine will be at a considerable advantage. Candidates should have experience editing for both online and print formats. Familiarity with WordPress and InCopy is desirable. Multimedia experience, though not required, is a plus. Base salary: $82K.

To apply, please e-mail your cover letter and résumé to [email protected]. No phone calls or postal mail, please.

The Nation offers excellent benefits, including generous health care. The Nation Co. LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. This position is covered by the collective-bargaining agreement between The Nation and The NewsGuild of N.Y., CWA Local 31003, AFL-CIO.

Associate Editor

Founded in 1865 by abolitionists, The Nation today is a thriving progressive media outlet that publishes both a bi-weekly print magazine and a daily website covering politics, culture, and the arts. We are seeking a full-time associate editor, and strongly encourage candidates who identify as people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+, and/or gender nonconforming to apply. Although we are currently working remotely, and you should have the capability to do that, a successful candidate should also be prepared to work in our New York office when the pandemic ends. We’re looking for an energetic, rigorous editor who knows The Nation well and has a track record of working with a variety of authors to produce short, sharp comment pieces for print and web and an interest in editing long-form pieces. We are particularly interested in candidates who are passionate and knowledgeable about US electoral politics, social and political movements, or Black history, culture, and politics.

The Nation is a lean operation accustomed to punching above its weight. That means that every member of our team needs to be flexible, collegial, and to work closely with other staff editors as well as the art director. You should also be able to work with writers who already contribute regularly to The Nation. However, we are always seeking to broaden and diversify the magazine’s coverage and complement The Nation’s current roster of contributors, and editors who can bring new writers to the magazine will be at a considerable advantage. Candidates should have experience editing for both online and print formats. Familiarity with WordPress and InCopy is desirable. Multimedia experience, though not required, is a plus. Base salary: $70,386.83.

E-mail your cover letter and résumé to [email protected]. No phone calls or postal mail, please.

HR Manager/Administrator

Status: Part Time

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training and professional licensure
Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
May assist with constructive and timely performance evaluations.
Payroll Administration
Implements new hire orientation
Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity occupational health and safety;
Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
Human Resource management experience required.
SHRM-CP a plus.

LOCATION

At this time, the position is virtual and requires audio and video conferencing.
At some point, this position will be required to return to the office.

The Nation offers excellent benefits, including generous health care. The Nation Co. LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status, and strongly encourage candidates who identify as people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+, and/or gender nonconforming to apply.

Resumes should be sent to [email protected]