Job Description

The Editorial Director, Journalism will lead content and strategy for EdSurge , part of ISTE+ASCD’s digital media platform. This role oversees a small team of education reporters, drives editorial direction, manages grant-funded journalism initiatives, and ensures high-quality, impactful storytelling across formats.

This is a highly visible leadership role requiring a creative, collaborative editor who thrives in a mission-driven environment and can operate across a complex organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive and oversee journalism strategy and integration across EdSurge and ISTE+ASCD platforms
  
• Review, approve, and assign story pitches across articles, podcasts, and newsletters
  
• Manage and mentor reporters, guiding story development and fostering a strong editorial culture
  
• Oversee editorial budgets and grant-funded initiatives; serve as a key partner to grantors and philanthropic stakeholders
  
• Stay current on publishing platforms and analytics tools (e.g., GA4) to improve workflows and expand reach
  
• Produce investigative and analytical journalism
  
• Maintain editorial standards, style guidelines, and journalistic integrity
  
• Develop innovative, multimedia storytelling approaches (video, podcast, digital/social)
  
• Lead cross-functional editorial initiatives and collaborate with marketing, technology, and events teams
  

Knowledge

• Strong understanding of journalism principles and ethics
  
• Knowledge of digital publishing strategies, tools, and platforms
  
• Familiarity with social and digital media strategy, audience development, and distribution
  

Skills & Abilities

• Exceptional editing and reporting skills
  
• Strong storytelling ability across formats (long-form, video, podcast, digital)
  
• Proven ability to collaborate across teams and organizational levels
  
• Ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  
• Strong communication skills for engaging with funders and external stakeholders
  

Leadership Profile

• Creates value and brings clarity to complex issues
  
• Builds and develops high-performing teams
  
• Seeks continuous learning and addresses challenges directly
  
• Encourages collaboration, innovation, and shared ownership
  
• Executes with accountability and clear planning
  
• Leads with authenticity and inspires others
  

Requirements

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in journalism, communications, or related field
  
• 6+ years of reporting and editing experience, including work within a journalism organization
  
• Experience leading content strategy and managing teams
  
• Background in multimedia content (video, podcast, digital/social)
  
• K–12 education coverage experience strongly preferred
  

Benefits

References Upon Request

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