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Do you want to develop your career and make an impact in the fast-growth, fast-moving B2B technology space?
At Informa TechTarget, you’ll collaborate and grow alongside some of the industry’s most respected experts. You’ll work with leading brands and be exposed to world-shaping innovations. You’ll apply your energy and intellect to helping clients be faster to market and faster to revenue.
We’re a vibrant community of world-class practitioners – over 2000 colleagues strong – with offices in 19 locations around the world. We’re traded on Nasdaq and also part of Informa PLC, a global leader in business-to-business events, digital services, and academic research in the FTSE 100.
About Informa TechTarget
Informa TechTarget (Nasdaq: TTGT) informs, influences and connects the world’s technology buyers and sellers, to accelerate growth from R&D to ROI.
With an unparalleled reach of over 220 highly targeted technology-specific websites and more than 50 million permissioned first-party audience members, Informa TechTarget has a unique understanding of and insight into technology markets.
Underpinned by those audiences and their data, we offer expert-led, data-driven, and digitally enabled services that deliver significant impact and measurable outcomes to our clients. We provide our customers with:
- Trusted information that shapes the industry and informs investment
- Intelligence and advice that guides and influences strategy
- Advertising that grows reputation and establishes thought leadership
- Custom content that engages and prompts action
- Intent and demand generation that more precisely targets and converts
Our organization is committed to sustainability, diversity, wellbeing, and ethical working practices. Visit informatechtarget.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
For more information, visit informatechtarget.com and follow us on LinkedIn
Job Description
This role is based in our DC Office office.
Healthcare Dive is looking for a Lead Editor to lead our daily and weekly digital publications covering the healthcare industry and the journalists behind them.
You will set editorial direction, shape strategy, define priorities, and help your team deliver strong results over time.
We are looking for someone with experience managing business journalists and publications. The ideal candidate is a skilled newsroom leader who can raise the ambition and execution of our journalism, manage people at different stages of their careers, and help grow Healthcare Dive as a market-leading publication.
As Lead Editor, you will work closely with the team to identify, assign, and edit daily stories and features across topics such as turbulence in the Affordable Care Act exchanges, hospital consolidation, the use of AI, and federal and state policy. You will elevate all types of coverage, from breaking news briefs to in-depth trend analysis, and help plan and deliver major editorial projects.
This role reports to the Senior Managing Editor.
Job duties
- Model and reinforce strong journalism fundamentals every day
- Mentor and coach team members with different levels of experience
- Set and execute a compelling long-term vision for the publication
- Manage the publication’s resources and budget
- Help shape and develop editorial products
- Give clear, constructive feedback during the performance review process
- Edit a wide range of coverage, including breaking news, analysis, enterprise stories, high-impact features, investigative pieces, and profiles
- Lead strategic planning for the publication
- Drive key team initiatives and help people deliver on them
- Help onboard and train new hires
- Ensure the publication’s growth aligns with the broader newsroom and company vision
Qualifications
- Excellent editing, writing, and communication skills
- Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop editors and reporters
- Ability to build and grow compelling editorial products that resonate with business readers
- Strong strategic judgment, with the ability to plan holistically, shape coverage, and deploy resources effectively
- Clear understanding of the needs of niche business audiences
- Expertise in healthcare industry journalism strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of digital news and business or trade journalism
- At least 4 years of business journalism or related experience, including management experience
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in journalism, English, or a related field
Additional Information
TechTarget, Inc., doing business as Informa TechTarget, including its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. If you would like to request reasonable adjustments or accommodations to assist your participation in the hiring process and, or in the advertised position, please inform the appropriate Talent Acquisition Partner for the role once they have been in touch. Your request will be reviewed and considered in confidence.
Informa TechTarget complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable federal, state or local law.
We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. That's why we work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you’re not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces – like at an Informa event – you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely.
Our benefits include:
- Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active colleague groups and networks promoting a positive, supportive, and collaborative work environment
- Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer with a philanthropic organization
- Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves
- Time out: Open Vacation, plus 10 national holidays, and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
- Competitive benefits, including a 401k match, health, vision and dental insurance, parental leave and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount
- Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, free access to a wellness app and more
- Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programs
- As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world
The salary range for this role is $95,000 - $120,000 based on experience.
This posting will automatically expire on 11/30/2026.
Do you want to develop your career and make an impact in the fast-growth, fast-moving B2B technology space?
At Informa TechTarget, you’ll collaborate and grow alongside some of the industry’s most respected experts. You’ll work with leading brands and be exposed to world-shaping innovations. You’ll apply your energy and intellect to helping clients be faster to market and faster to revenue.
We’re a vibrant community of world-class practitioners – over 2000 colleagues strong – with offices in 19 locations around the world. We’re traded on Nasdaq and also part of Informa PLC, a global leader in business-to-business events, digital services, and academic research in the FTSE 100.
About Informa TechTarget
Informa TechTarget (Nasdaq: TTGT) informs, influences and connects the world’s technology buyers and sellers, to accelerate growth from R&D to ROI.
With an unparalleled reach of over 220 highly targeted technology-specific websites and more than 50 million permissioned first-party audience members, Informa TechTarget has a unique understanding of and insight into technology markets.
Underpinned by those audiences and their data, we offer expert-led, data-driven, and digitally enabled services that deliver significant impact and measurable outcomes to our clients. We provide our customers with:
- Trusted information that shapes the industry and informs investment
- Intelligence and advice that guides and influences strategy
- Advertising that grows reputation and establishes thought leadership
- Custom content that engages and prompts action
- Intent and demand generation that more precisely targets and converts
Our organization is committed to sustainability, diversity, wellbeing, and ethical working practices. Visit informatechtarget.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
For more information, visit informatechtarget.com and follow us on LinkedIn
Job Description
This role is based in our DC Office office.
Healthcare Dive is looking for a Lead Editor to lead our daily and weekly digital publications covering the healthcare industry and the journalists behind them.
You will set editorial direction, shape strategy, define priorities, and help your team deliver strong results over time.
We are looking for someone with experience managing business journalists and publications. The ideal candidate is a skilled newsroom leader who can raise the ambition and execution of our journalism, manage people at different stages of their careers, and help grow Healthcare Dive as a market-leading publication.
As Lead Editor, you will work closely with the team to identify, assign, and edit daily stories and features across topics such as turbulence in the Affordable Care Act exchanges, hospital consolidation, the use of AI, and federal and state policy. You will elevate all types of coverage, from breaking news briefs to in-depth trend analysis, and help plan and deliver major editorial projects.
This role reports to the Senior Managing Editor.
Job duties
- Model and reinforce strong journalism fundamentals every day
- Mentor and coach team members with different levels of experience
- Set and execute a compelling long-term vision for the publication
- Manage the publication’s resources and budget
- Help shape and develop editorial products
- Give clear, constructive feedback during the performance review process
- Edit a wide range of coverage, including breaking news, analysis, enterprise stories, high-impact features, investigative pieces, and profiles
- Lead strategic planning for the publication
- Drive key team initiatives and help people deliver on them
- Help onboard and train new hires
- Ensure the publication’s growth aligns with the broader newsroom and company vision
Qualifications
- Excellent editing, writing, and communication skills
- Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop editors and reporters
- Ability to build and grow compelling editorial products that resonate with business readers
- Strong strategic judgment, with the ability to plan holistically, shape coverage, and deploy resources effectively
- Clear understanding of the needs of niche business audiences
- Expertise in healthcare industry journalism strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of digital news and business or trade journalism
- At least 4 years of business journalism or related experience, including management experience
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in journalism, English, or a related field
Additional Information
TechTarget, Inc., doing business as Informa TechTarget, including its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. If you would like to request reasonable adjustments or accommodations to assist your participation in the hiring process and, or in the advertised position, please inform the appropriate Talent Acquisition Partner for the role once they have been in touch. Your request will be reviewed and considered in confidence.
Informa TechTarget complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable federal, state or local law.
We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. That's why we work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you’re not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces – like at an Informa event – you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely.
Our benefits include:
- Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active colleague groups and networks promoting a positive, supportive, and collaborative work environment
- Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer with a philanthropic organization
- Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves
- Time out: Open Vacation, plus 10 national holidays, and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
- Competitive benefits, including a 401k match, health, vision and dental insurance, parental leave and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount
- Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, free access to a wellness app and more
- Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programs
- As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world
The salary range for this role is $95,000 - $120,000 based on experience.
This posting will automatically expire on 11/30/2026.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Retail
- Science & Research
- Banking & Financial Services
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote deputy editor in chief jobs.
- 7 or more years of editorial experience with at least 3 in a leadership role
- Demonstrated ability to manage and develop a team of writers and editors
- Strong news judgment and ability to set editorial strategy across platforms
- Experience with content management systems and digital publishing workflows
- Proven record of editing long-form, breaking news, and multimedia content
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field
Tips for Your Remote Deputy Editor in Chief Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote deputy editor in chief openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your editorial background and apply directly without sifting through unrelated postings.
Show async editorial leadership in your portfolio
Remote employers want proof you can direct writers and hit deadlines without in-person check-ins. Include examples of editorial feedback you gave asynchronously, style guides you wrote, or content calendars you managed across a distributed team.
Name your remote editorial tools upfront
Distributed newsrooms and digital publishers run on tools like Slack, Notion, Airtable, and Google Docs for editorial workflow. Call out the platforms you've used to coordinate drafts, reviews, and publishing schedules so hiring managers see your remote readiness immediately.
Prepare for async interview rounds
Many remote editorial employers use written take-home exercises or recorded video responses before a live interview. Practice editing a sample draft under a time limit and articulating your editorial decisions clearly in writing, since those skills mirror the actual job.
Remote Deputy Editor in Chief Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote deputy editor in chief job?
Remote-first publishers and distributed media teams hire deputy editors in chief who can manage editorial workflows, lead writers, and maintain standards without in-person oversight. Employers screen for strong asynchronous communication, comfort with remote project management tools, and a demonstrated ability to drive content strategy independently. A portfolio showing editorial leadership across a distributed team, plus clear written communication in your application, gives you a real edge.
Which companies hire remote deputy editor in chiefs?
Employers currently hiring remote deputy editor in chiefs include Deloitte, Meridial, and Valnet, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first digital publishers, distributed media organizations, and content-driven technology companies make up the bulk of employers hiring this role outside a traditional office.
Can you get a remote deputy editor in chief job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level deputy editor in chief roles are harder to land because employers expect you to manage editorial teams and deadlines without day-to-day supervision from day one. Candidates who can show published editorial work, examples of managing contributors or freelancers remotely, and familiarity with async editorial tools have the strongest shot at opening doors without a formal title on their resume.
Do you need a degree for remote deputy editor in chief jobs?
Not always. Remote employers weigh editorial judgment, demonstrated leadership over writers or content teams, and a strong body of published work heavily alongside any formal credential. Candidates who can show they've shaped editorial voice, hit deadlines across distributed teams, and improved content quality often compete effectively even without a journalism or communications degree.
Which industries hire the most remote deputy editor in chiefs?
Remote deputy editor in chief roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Retail, and Science & Research, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely on distributed editorial teams to produce consistent content at scale, making remote deputy editors in chief a core part of their content operations.
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