Managing Editor

American City Business Journals • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The Managing Editor oversees the flow of content from conception through publication across all platforms, with a particular focus on digital excellence. As the newsroom’s most hands-on manager and coach of reporters, the Managing Editor provides ideas, inspiration, and guidance to staff and directs the deployment of resources across online, mobile, email, print, and social channels.

Requirements

• Understanding of the changing media landscape and ability to develop strategies that address market and consumer change.
• Effective time-management skills.
• Ability to exceed expectations in a results-oriented environment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with InDesign and similar platforms, if applicable.
• Experience using MS Office products such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience using Teams, Webex, Zoom, or related communication platforms.

Nice To Haves

• Five or more years of demonstrated success in a top leadership role.
• BA/BS degree.

Responsibilities

• Apply strong news judgment and a solid sense of news.
• Make timely decisions about how best to tell stories in digital, print, and social media formats.
• Manage people and content effectively.
• Inspire, motivate, and mentor reporters, editors, and other staff members.
• Keep the newsroom organized, on schedule, and operating smoothly.
• Embrace and manage growth and change.
• Prioritize serving the audience as the newsroom’s chief responsibility.
• Communicate exceptionally well.
• Create a collegial and collaborative newsroom culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed