Managing Editor

The Forward

The Forward

Sales & Business Development
New York, NY, USA · Remote
USD 90k-125k / year
Posted on Mar 14, 2026
The Forward seeks an experienced, versatile Managing Editor with sharply honed editorial skills to help lead the nation’s foremost Jewish journalism. Candidates should have a proven track record assigning and editing news and features in a digital environment, managing fast-paced production, and collaborating with a small team, with an orientation toward impact and public service. The Forward’s newsroom is in New York City with a generous hybrid policy; open to remote candidates with visits as needed. Ideal candidate: Impeccable news judgment and ethics; instincts for fresh, groundbreaking assignments; comfort with sensitive stories and legal review; audience-impact track record; headline-writing skill; collaborative/resourceful approach for a small nonprofit newsroom; understanding of Jewish cultures, concerns, sources, and storylines. Hebrew or Yiddish a plus; video experience helpful.Responsibilities: Oversee core team of news reporters; assign coverage to staff/freelancers; edit news stories and newsletters; field opinion and cultural coverage as needed.Compensation: $90,000–$125,000 with generous health benefits and PTO.To apply: Send resume, five clips, and cover letter to jobs@forward.com (subject: Managing Editor).