Editor in Chief

American City Business Journals•Minneapolis, MN

13d

About The Position

The Editor in Chief (EIC) will define a clear and compelling vision for the look, feel, and voice of the company's portfolio of products, including the existing weekly print newspaper, daily emails, website, and upcoming tablet and mobile platforms. This role requires a change agent who can drive staff adaptation to new mediums, platforms, skill sets, and story forms. The EIC must guide the business journal operation into new markets and competencies. A proactive, hands-on approach to leading the reporting staff is paramount, as the ability to produce engaging products directly stems from the EIC's interaction with and direction of the team. The EIC shares responsibility for growing print, digital, and event audiences, demanding a close relationship with the audience through blogging and Editor's Notebooks. Ensuring the vitality of print through thoughtful packaging, long-form journalism, and exclusive interviews is key. The EIC will also work with other department heads to create business and marketing plans, seek out content syndication channels and partnerships, and serve as the primary newsroom conduit between the local market and ACBJ-corporate for national editorial and news initiatives. Meeting or exceeding audience engagement goals, regularly participating in sponsored events, and taking on other assignments from managers are also expected. Cooperation and collaboration with colleagues and professional conduct with sources are essential.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Minimum of 5 - 7 years of management and/or team leadership experience required
Daily, and preferably, weekly print experience for a business news operation
Experience working in an online news environment
Beat reporter experience
Inspiring, yet diplomatic
Innovative, curious, collaborative
Eager to connect directly with readers/audience
Must be comfortable and thrive in rapidly changing and uncharted media environment

Responsibilities

Create content and product vision, defining a clear and compelling vision for the look, feel, and voice of the product portfolio.
Drive staff adaptation to new mediums, platforms, skill sets, and story forms.
Guide the business journal operation into new markets, competencies, and areas of opportunity.
Take a proactive, hands-on approach in developing and leading the reporting staff.
Ensure the vitality of print through thoughtful packaging, long-form journalism, and exclusive interviews.
Work with other department heads to create business and marketing plans for the company.
Seek out content syndication channels and partnerships for Business Journal content.
Serve as the primary newsroom conduit between the local market and ACBJ-corporate for national editorial and news initiatives.
Meet or exceed goals relating to audience engagement such as page views, unique users, repeat visits, direct traffic, social media followings and growth, paid print subscribership, email newsletter circulation growth, and event attendance.
Regularly participate in and attend Business Journal sponsored events.
Take on any other assignment made by manager(s).
Work cooperatively and collaboratively with all colleagues and professionally with sources.