Editor

About the position

The Daily Record (Maryland) is seeking an Editor who will be responsible for not only managing the editorial vision and employees for their brand(s) but also for serving as a leader for the brand in the local business community. This is a hybrid role and is required to report into the Baltimore office on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Responsibilities

• Working with other leaders to develop the editorial vision for the brand(s), including identifying key beats, building the special products calendar, setting story quantity expectations, and more.
• Working closely with the Managing Director and Content Lead to grow revenue opportunities by creating new products, collaborating on niche products, and expanding content.
• Working with editors, reporters and digital operations to use BTM best practices to grow online readership and engagement.
• Managing all editorial employees for the brand(s) - directly or indirectly - to ensure deadlines are met and story quality and quantity expectations are satisfied or surpassed.
• Hiring, training and mentoring editorial employees.
• Manage freelance expenses to budget while ensuring that brand's content needs are met across print, digital, niche and event publications.
• Select the honorees for all Power Lists based on discussion with editorial employees and suggestions from community members. Follow all BTM best practices for managing the Power List process.
• Ensure all special products are produced to BTM standards by either leading their production directly or working with the special products team.
• Support the events process as needed by helping to develop summit themes, brainstorm speakers, select honorees, write/edit scripts, review videos, etc. leading up to events.
• Serve as emcee and network with attendees the day of events.
• Moderate and help to select panelists, as needed, for webinars and panel discussions.
• Regularly attend key business events in the community to build connections and demonstrate the brand's attention to the local business community.
• Regularly meet with key business leaders in person and/or virtually to develop mutually beneficial relationships and expand the brand's network.
• Providing support to sales staff as needed to assist them in making pitches to potential advertisers without compromising editorial integrity.
• Manage the publication of community-submitted content such as columns, op-eds, letters to the editor, etc.
• Respond to feedback/criticism/suggestions from the community in a timely manner.
• Miscellaneous tasks and duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, or relevant work experience; law degree desired but not required
• 4+ years of experience in the news industry with editing, writing and reporting experience
• Knowledge of legal news coverage and local legal community
• AP Stylebook knowledge
• Strong computer skills and digital news management- including but not limited to: Word, Microsoft Excel, WordPress, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Reader and Acrobat, and internet research skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Reliable transportation and ability to commute to office in Baltimore two times per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays
• Reliable home internet connection with minimum 50mbps up/10mbps down

Benefits

• A competitive benefits package that includes health, vision, dental plus robust supplementary options.
• Company paid Life, AD&D Insurance & Short and Long-Term Disability coverages
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• 24-hour TeleMedicine and TeleCounseling Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Leave Program
• Unlimited PTO
• Sick Time
• Summer Weekend Jumpstart Hours
• Over 10 holidays paid
• Tuition Assistance Program
• 401K with a company match
• Growth opportunities to build your career
• Learning & Development programs