Palo Alto Weekly Editor
About The Position
The Embarcadero Media Foundation is hiring an editor for its flagship newspaper and online platform, The Palo Alto Weekly, a hyperlocal news and information publication serving Palo Alto and the surrounding region. The Weekly is recognized for award-winning journalism, technological innovation, and watchdog coverage of the public interest. The editor manages a team of reporters producing a daily Express newsletter and coordinates publication of the weekly newspaper. The role collaborates with editors, reporters, visual journalists, freelancers, and other team members across the foundation to produce journalism that builds better communities. The editor participates in regular management meetings and helps shape the direction of the nonprofit media organization. The editor also represents the foundation in the community and attends events as needed. This is a salaried, full-time position with a hybrid workplace. The editor regularly works from the Palo Alto office, which is near public transportation and offers free parking. Work is primarily on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with occasional night and weekend work to cover breaking news. The annual pay range is $75,000 to $85,000.
Requirements
- A college degree in journalism or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.
- At least five years of journalism experience.
- Demonstrated success in reporting, editing, and newsroom leadership.
- Exceptional news judgment, writing, and editing skills.
- Experience managing journalists, setting priorities, and delivering on deadline.
- Strong digital journalism skills and familiarity with audience analytics, newsletters, social media, and content management systems.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
- A collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset and a genuine commitment to local journalism.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Inclusive communication skills.
- Ability to work occasional nights and weekends.
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing in a unionized newsroom.
- Familiarity with Google and WordPress tools.
- Familiarity with the Peninsula.
Responsibilities
- Manage a dedicated team of reporters producing the daily Express newsletter.
- Coordinate publication of the weekly newspaper.
- Collaborate with foundation editors, reporters, visual journalists, freelancers, and other team members.
- Participate in regular management meetings and help shape the direction of the organization.
- Represent the media foundation in the community and attend events when necessary.
- Work occasional nights and weekends to ensure readers receive breaking news.
Benefits
- Excellent health benefits.
- Paid vacation in accordance with policy.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Free parking at the Palo Alto office.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
