Opinion Editor, Haaretz.com

Responsibilities:

·      Set the news and issue agenda for op-eds

·      Commission, edit, and publish daily online op-eds

·      Identify and nurture new writers while maintaining relationships with established ones

·      Plan op-ed coverage for major scheduled events and Haaretz English projects

·      Commission op-eds at short notice for breaking news; plan coverage for scheduled events and projects

·      Collaborate closely with other commissioning editors, the social media editor, and Haaretz English print team

Requirements:

·      Fluent in English (reading, writing, and editing); fluent in reading Hebrew

·      3-5 years of editing experience, comment/analysis/opinion editing experience

·      Strong knowledge of Israel, the Middle East, and the Jewish world

·      Excellent news judgment and fact-checking abilities

·      Enthusiastic about developing new writers and commissioning expert voices

·      Self-motivated and proactive; comfortable working to tight deadlines

Conditions:

·      Full-time position

·      Office location: Tel Aviv

·      Due to the senior nature of this editorial role, the editor may occasionally need to work evenings and weekends to respond to news developments

To apply, please send your CV, cover letter and a paragraph describing one change you would make to Haaretz English Opinions to [email protected]