The Forward seeks a Deputy Director of Audience to help grow the next generation of loyal fans, followers and supporters by piloting new initiatives and developing meaningful engagement efforts. Collaborate across the organization to: identify and maximize opportunities for richer interactions among readers/viewers/subscribers/members; shape and test experiments and assess effectiveness; support editorial presence on social platforms; provide input/coordination for select in-person programs; contribute to a data- and insights-driven culture.Responsibilities include: Daily posting on social networks (initially Instagram/Facebook; e.g., Reddit weekly); build community engagement (comments, book groups, events, Discord, WhatsApp, AMAs, gaming, etc.); coordinate audience research (user testing to large surveys); contribute to audience growth/engagement reporting; support newsletter growth and digital engagement.Compensation: $70,000–$75,000 with generous health benefits and PTO; News Guild position. Reports to VP of Strategy and Audience; works closely with the Editor-in-Chief.Location: NYC hybrid preferred; open to remote with some visits to NYC as needed.To apply: Send resume and cover letter (include examples of how your audience experience could help the Forward grow engagement) to jobs@forward.com (subject: Deputy Director of Audience).