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Deputy Managing Editor, Capitol Bureau

Job in City of Albany, Albany, Albany County, New York, 12201, USA
Listing for: Jobtailor
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-17
Job specializations:
  • Creative Arts/Media
    Journalism, Content Writer / Copywriter
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 110000 - 165000 USD Yearly USD 110000.00 165000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: City of Albany

  • Lead a team of reporters covering the three branches of state power, campaign finance, the public‑sector workforce, and the political culture of New York’s capital city
  • Oversee weekday production of the Capitol Confidential newsletter, a subscription product providing an insider take on statehouse news
  • Collaborate with editors, reporters, photographers, and audience team members to produce impactful stories across platforms
  • Break news online quickly and effectively
  • Help produce agenda‑setting enterprise and watchdog journalism
  • Manage the team while contributing personal bylines
  • Model and encourage responsible use of AI tools to support human‑crafted journalism
  • Analyze web and social metrics to inform coverage decisions and content promotion
Requirements
  • Minimum of 10 years’ experience editing, reporting, and writing on government and politics in a competitive environment
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Journalism, Communications, English, or the real‑world equivalent with a record demonstrating suitable preparation
  • Excellent news judgment
  • Understanding of media ethics and law
  • Understanding of how news stories unfold across platforms
  • Ability to make real‑time coverage decisions in a daily news environment
  • Crisp, concise writing skills
  • Diligent reporting
  • Understanding of AP style
  • Strong understanding of the personalities and policies driving the news
  • Comfort with analysis of web and social metrics
  • Ability to responsibly use AI tools to assist and enhance human‑crafted journalism
Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in editing, reporting, and writing on government and politics, with a strong emphasis on producing impactful journalism across multiple platforms. Proficient in analyzing web and social metrics to inform content strategy and enhance audience engagement.

Highest‑signal resume keywords
  • 10+ Years Experience In Journalism
  • Expertise In Government And Politics
  • Strong News Judgment
  • Understanding Of Media Ethics And Law
  • Crisp And Concise Writing Skills
ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills
  • Editing
  • Reporting
  • Writing
  • Diligent Reporting
  • Understanding Of AP Style
  • Real‑Time Coverage Decisions
  • Content Promotion
  • Enterprise Journalism
  • Watchdog Journalism
  • AI Tools Usage
Soft Skills
  • Collaboration
  • Leadership
  • Communication
Industry Keywords
  • Campaign Finance
  • Political Culture
  • Statehouse News
  • Capitol Confidential
  • News Platforms
Tools & Technologies
  • Web Metrics Analysis
  • Social Metrics Analysis
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