Editor
About The Position
At The Dickinson Press, we believe great journalism starts with passionate people, strong community connections, and a newsroom culture that encourages creativity and growth. Since 1883, we’ve proudly delivered award-winning local journalism to Dickinson and the surrounding region, serving as a trusted source of news for generations. Beyond the newsroom, Dickinson offers a lifestyle that’s hard to beat. Surrounded by the rugged beauty of the Badlands, expansive prairie landscapes, and just a short drive from Theodore Roosevelt National Park, the area provides endless opportunities for hiking, fishing, wildlife viewing, and outdoor adventure. It’s a place where the charm of small-town living meets the beauty of the Great Plains - and where work-life balance comes naturally. The Dickinson Press is seeking an Editor to lead an energetic, fast-paced newsroom and inspire a talented team of journalists. This role is ideal for a collaborative leader who thrives on mentoring others, shaping newsroom strategy, and driving impactful, community-centered storytelling. The Dickinson Press is part of Forum Communications Company, a fifth-generation family-owned media company with more than 20 publications across the Upper Midwest, collectively reaching more than five million readers each month.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field, with at least four years of newsroom experience.
- Experience in a daily news environment and/or previous leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred.
- Strong editorial judgment and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while balancing multiple priorities.
Responsibilities
- Direct, manage, and contribute to local newsgathering and editorial operations across all publishing platforms.
- Establish and lead an agile, fast-moving news operation with workflows designed around timely digital publishing.
- Strengthen audience engagement and reader loyalty by focusing on community interests and fostering meaningful public conversation and participation.
- Develop newsroom capabilities and performance expectations around emerging digital tools and innovative content formats that help reach and grow audiences.
- Expand and diversify editorial voices by cultivating relationships with local contributors, thought leaders, and strategic reporting partners within community, media, and academic organizations.
- Lead as a hands-on player-coach, modeling strong journalism values, creativity, adaptability, and editorial excellence while coaching newsroom staff.
- Foster a positive and healthy workplace culture built on open communication, accountability, respect, inclusion, and innovation.
- Contribute actively to company growth initiatives through collaboration with cross-functional teams and shared organizational goals.
- Prepare and administer newsroom budgets while ensuring resources are strategically allocated to support content priorities and operational needs.
- Maintain strong communication and collaboration with FCC content teams and partner regularly on state and regional content initiatives.
- Communicate story and visual plans effectively with production teams to ensure high-quality print products are delivered accurately and on deadline.
- Partner with Human Resources on recruitment, interviewing, hiring, and promotional decisions for newsroom team members.
- Serve as a visible ambassador for the organization by participating in community organizations, civic activities, and professional engagements.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision packages
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
- Additional options for critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
- Retirement benefits with company match
- Generous PTO and paid volunteer hours
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
