Chief Of Staff

The Argument’s Chief of Staff will have two primary responsibilities:

• Overseeing day-to-day business and administrative operations for our 10-person team
• Building out our events business from the ground up

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We’re looking for someone entrepreneurial and highly organized, someone who is passionate about both defending liberalism and creating the sorts of processes and systems that keep things running smoothly.

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This is an in-person position in Washington, D.C., and the annual salary is $100,000. More details, including instructions on how to apply, below.

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Chief of Staff

Washington, D.C. | $100,000/year | Full-time, in-person

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• Come work at a bold new media startup dedicated to defending and advancing liberal democracy through rigorous, provocative opinion journalism.
• Our mission is twofold: mount a vigorous defense of liberal democracy grounded in the real debates people are having about immigration, culture, cost-of-living, and gender, and create a home where liberal thinkers speak plainly and persuasively. We champion abundance over scarcity, evidence over orthodoxy, and meaningful engagement across differences.
• We focus on the issues that matter most: promoting abundance-based policies, understanding the American voter through rigorous polling analysis, examining technology’s impact on society, charting a path to gender equality, and advancing human progress.

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Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations across the organization, ensuring tight coordination between editorial, business, and administrative functions
• Manage and develop our Operations Manager, providing mentorship, structure, and clear priorities
• Lead community-building efforts for our online magazine, developing strategies to deepen reader engagement and grow a loyal subscriber base
• Build and grow our events business — conceiving, planning, and executing public events, salons, and convenings that extend our editorial mission and revenue base
• Design and implement business systems and processes covering project management, vendor relationships, finance and HR coordination, and internal communications
• Partner with leadership on strategic projects, special initiatives, and operational problem-solving
• Will report to the Editor-in-Chief

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Qualifications

Required:

• 4+ years of experience in operations, chief of staff, business management, or comparable roles, ideally at a startup or growth-stage organization
• Demonstrated success managing direct reports
• Experience building processes and systems from the ground up
• Strong project management skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Enthusiasm for our mission to defend and advance liberal democracy
• Familiarity with and genuine excitement for the issues we cover

Preferred:

• Experience in media, publishing, or events
• Background in community building, audience development, or membership programs
• Knowledge of current political and cultural debates

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What We Offer

• Competitive salary: $100,000 per year
• Flexible leave policies with 15 paid days off
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, and 401(k) match)
• Opportunity to play a senior role at a dynamic, mission-driven startup publication
• Central location in downtown Washington, D.C.

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To Apply:

To apply for this position, email jobs@theargumentmag.com to tell us why you’d be a good fit for this position. Please include your resume. Rolling applications.

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This is an in-person position located in downtown Washington, D.C.

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We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.