The Forward seeks a Deputy Director of Audience to help grow our next generation of loyal fans, followers and supporters by piloting new initiatives and developing meaningful engagement. Collaborate across the organization to identify and maximize opportunities for richer interactions (readers, viewers, subscribers, members); shape 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, audience-centered culture.Responsibilities include: daily posting to social networks (initially Instagram, Facebook; e.g., Reddit weekly); build community engagement via comments, book groups, events, Discord/WhatsApp/AMAs/gaming; coordinate audience research (user tests to large surveys); contribute to audience growth/engagement reports; support newsletter growth and other digital engagement.Compensation: $70,000–$75,000 with generous benefits and PTO; News Guild position. Reports to the VP of Strategy and Audience; works closely with the Editor-in-Chief. Newsroom is in NYC with hybrid policy; open to remote with visits as needed. To apply: send resume and cover letter (include examples of how your audience experience can grow engagement) to jobs@forward.com (subject: Deputy Director of Audience).