The managing editor sets the editorial vision, provides direction and feedback to direct reports and works to build a strong team culture among the partner stations in the three states. You’ll lead an awesome team of beat reporters covering health equity, criminal justice, economic mobility, environmental justice and sports and culture across the three states. You’ll work with a great pair of editors to set coverage priorities and experiment with new ways of storytelling in an ever changing media landscape.
The managing editor also serves as the lead brand ambassador for the newsroom — recruiting and developing talent and elevating the awareness about the regional newsroom within and beyond the collaboration.
Core Responsibilities:
Leadership & Vision
-Determine the direction of beats and team roles in collaboration with the partner stations and newsrooms
-Manage a team of nine (6 reporters, 2 editors and 1 producer) across three states
-Work to maintain a positive team culture among a remote team
-Set expectations and workflow for team members
Editorial
-Work with the deputy managing editor and digital editor on coverage planning
-Maintain current platforms for content and develop new initiatives
-Develop and implement systems for organization of content and distribution
-Serve as the central point of contact for editorial leaders at the stations and at NPR, and often as a connector and facilitator of collaboration
-Continue to expand community engagement and social media efforts
-Provide hands-on editing of radio or digital stories as needed
Business
-Work with the business manager to set budget priorities and spending expectations
-Work stakeholders on hiring new positions as needed
-Work with development director to share newsroom vision with funders
Minimum requirements:
-At least five years of journalism experience
-Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field
Desired Skills
-A proven track record of editing original, enterprise stories
-Experience managing individuals
-Excellent writing, communication and organizational skills
-Ability to handle multiple complex projects simultaneously and to adapt to changing priorities/conditions