Managing Editor
The Forward
Sales & Business Development
New York, NY, USA · Remote
USD 90k-125k / year
Posted on May 2, 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 of assigning and editing in a digital environment, managing fast-paced production, and working collaboratively with a small team with an orientation toward impact and public service. The newsroom is in New York City with a generous, flexible hybrid policy; open to qualified remote candidates.Ideal candidate: impeccable news judgment and ethics; instincts for assigning/editing to break new ground; comfort with sensitive stories and legal review; track record of audience impact; headline-shaping skill; collaborative/resourceful approach; understanding of Jewish cultures and storylines. Hebrew or Yiddish a plus; video experience helpful.Responsibilities: oversee a core team of news reporters; assign coverage to staff and freelancers; edit news stories and newsletters; field opinion and cultural coverage as needed.Compensation: $90,000–$125,000 with generous health benefits and PTO. Reports to the Editor-in-Chief. To apply: send resume, five clips showing original news coverage/impact, and a cover letter to jobs@forward.com (subject: Managing Editor).