Job ID: 74342

Job Views: 34

Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Zip Code: 02108

Job Category: Online | New Media,

Employment Type: Full time,

Salary: $90000-$110000 per year

Posted: 07.06.2026

Job Description

Position Summary

The managing editor at CommonWealth Beacon is responsible for producing original journalism on policy, politics, and civic life in Massachusetts.

The managing editor will oversee the daily flow of copy for our newsroom, collaborating closely with reporters to develop story ideas, support reporting progress, and edit both long-form and breaking news pieces for publication. The managing editor will assist the administrative team in building out business strategy. This role will also share in the editing of the Daily Download and Saturday Send newsletters, review copy for social posts, and identify areas of coverage expansion.

This position reports to the editor of CommonWealth Beacon.

About CommonWealth Beacon

CommonWealth Beacon’s mission is to contribute to a more inclusive and vibrant civic culture that makes our government more responsive and effective by providing rigorous coverage of important issues affecting life in Massachusetts. We are the trusted source for in-depth news, analysis, and original reporting on policy, politics, and civic life in Massachusetts. We are nonprofit, non-partisan, and make our work available for free to all, with no paywall.

CommonWealth Beacon is published by the Massachusetts Institute for a New Commonwealth, or MassINC, a non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting economic inclusion and civic vitality through the provision of unbiased research and journalism and respectful civic dialogue.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain CommonWealth Beacon’s editorial calendar
Develop coverage priorities and topics to increase impact and meet the needs of our audience
Edit staff reporters
Work with administrative team to execute on audience development plan, event planning, and other business-side tasks
Serve as lead editor of the Download and Saturday Send newsletters, as well as any others that may be launched
Liaise with the digital producer to review copy and ensure social assets are delivered on time

Performance Expectations

Ensure deadlines are met and the highest standards of accuracy, fairness and ethics are upheld
Attend staff meetings regularly to coordinate coverage and share feedback
Work in-person at least 3 days a week, in coordination with events, interviews, and other reporting activities that may take place outside of the office
Contribute to the strategic direction of the newsroom by sharing feedback and ideas and learning from other peer newsrooms and networks

Core Skills And Competencies

An eye for editing both in-depth, long-form feature articles and fast-paced breaking news
Excellent written skills, with a focus on translating complicated public policy issues into digestible and compelling stories
Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Well-developed news judgment
Strong research and analytical skills
Demonstrated understanding of the Massachusetts political and policy landscape, its core institutions, and key players
Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously
Effective interpersonal and communication style for engaging with other staff, sources, and other external partners

Qualifications

A successful candidate for this position will have:

At least 6-10 years of experience in journalism
Familiarity with Massachusetts politics and policy, especially covering the State House
A familiarity with a range of issues, including housing, transportation, energy, environment, and politics
A bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field

The Following Qualifications Are Desired, But Not Required

Experience in other mediums of journalism, including audio, video, data journalism & visualization, among others
Familiarity with using newsletter and website publication platforms
Familiarity with the nonprofit news landscape, especially locally in New England

Salary And Benefits

The salary range for this position is between $90,000 – $110,000 per year. MassINC, the publisher of CommonWealth Beacon, provides a full suite of benefits including health care with HRA, dental insurance, 401K plus 6% company match, FSA and DCA, unlimited paid time off, generous parental leave, and 13 paid holidays throughout the year, among other benefits.

This role requires work outside of normal business hours to keep pace with the news cycle, attend relevant events, and coordinate with the rest of the newsroom.

MassINC is an equal-opportunity employer. At MassINC we believe that diversity and inclusion is not only critical to our workforce, but to our overall mission and purpose to move the organization and Massachusetts forward. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

To apply, please send the following to Maeve Duggan at mduggan@massinc.org:

A thoughtful, personalized cover letter that displays your qualifications, enthusiasm, and communication skills and style
A resume
Five story samples that demonstrate your ability and interests as an editor

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