News Team Lead, Deputy - Tax Litigation

Location: Arlington, VA - 1801 S Bell (INDG), United States

Salary: $105,000.00–$135,000.00 annually

Company

hirify.global provides journalism and legal information focused on professional audiences.

What you will do

• Lead tax legal news coverage involving major cases affecting the IRS, companies, and federal and state tax law implementation.
• Manage reporters and editors, set daily and long-term coverage agendas, and coordinate newsroom resources.
• Monitor daily news flow, guide breaking-news and enterprise coverage, and maintain quality standards.
• Connect developments across the newsroom and ensure major stories are covered from relevant angles.
• Strengthen newsroom culture, develop staff, provide constructive feedback, and lead by example.

Requirements

• Exceptional curiosity and news judgment for making assignments and setting coverage priorities.
• Top-notch editing skills, with the ability to improve stories, provide constructive feedback, and understand what resonates with readers.
• Ability to adapt to new technology and tools, organize reporter and editor availability, prioritize resources, and analyze data to inform coverage decisions.
• Ability to make difficult decisions during breaking news, learn from mistakes, and adjust coverage as needed.
• Ability to educate reporters and editors about newsroom goals and help produce strong stories on their beats.
• Self-starter who sets high standards, thinks broadly, and challenges the team to do the same.
• Bachelor’s degree with coursework in journalism or equivalent experience.
• Five or more years of journalism experience with demonstrated success producing excellent and ambitious stories.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time newsroom leadership role based in Arlington, Virginia.
• Collaborative culture centered on strong journalism, people development, and high editorial standards.
• Salary placement depends on relevant experience, demonstrated skills, education, certifications, and geographic location.
• Equal employment opportunity is provided without discrimination based on protected characteristics.