Statewatch Editor

Job overview

The Statewatch Editor role is hybrid in Salt Lake City, UT, with at least two days per week in the office and travel as needed for coverage. Compensation is $80,000–$90,000 per year. The Salt Lake Tribune is a nonprofit newsroom committed to independent, public-service journalism centered on Utah communities. The editor leads political and government coverage that helps Utahns understand how public decisions and institutions affect their lives. The role sets coverage priorities, edits reporting, develops reporters, and supports accountability journalism and audience-focused storytelling.

What you'll do

• Lead political and government coverage
• set priorities and edit daily and enterprise journalism
• coach reporters
• develop reader-driven stories
• direct watchdog and accountability reporting
• collaborate on visual and alternative formats
• manage workflow and tracking during major news cycles
• build a collaborative team culture.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

statewatch editor

full-time

hybrid

salt lake city ut

the salt lake tribune

political journalism

government reporting

watchdog reporting

newsroom leadership

$80k–$90k/year

community journalism

travel as needed

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, sick leave, parental leave, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible hours, cellphone stipend, and mileage reimbursement.

Why this role

Hybrid schedule requires at least two office days weekly, with travel as needed for coverage. Requires at least three years of editing or management experience and a record editing high-impact watchdog, government, or enterprise journalism.

About the employer

The Salt Lake Tribune Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers. Sector: 51.