Editor

Adams Communications Co • Easton, MD

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Star-Democrat in Easton, Maryland, is seeking a seasoned Managing Editor to supervise and coordinate the work of the newsroom. This role involves directing or participating in the development, writing, and editing of news stories. The Managing Editor will assign work to reporters, assist them in developing their stories, and serve as a coach and mentor. The ideal candidate is passionate, creative, highly technical, and driven to succeed in a competitive, fast-paced environment. Accuracy is paramount, with a desire to leverage knowledge and skills to share news stories with local communities. The role requires nimbleness to adapt to an ever-changing workflow, strong teamwork, a positive attitude, and excellent interpersonal skills. The ability to multitask, meet tight deadlines, and remain calm under pressure is essential. This position ensures stories are ready for immediate digital posting and requires juggling the demands of both digital and print journalism. The Star-Democrat fosters a close-knit, supportive newsroom environment where colleagues help each other succeed, emphasizing a healthy work-life balance.

Requirements

• Passionate, creative, and highly technical.
• Driven to flourish in a competitive, fast-paced environment.
• Fiercely accurate.
• Ability to leverage knowledge, skills, and abilities to share news stories.
• Nimble, with the ability to pivot in an ever-changing workflow.
• Team player with a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask, meet tight deadlines, and remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the work of the newsroom.
• Direct or participate in developing, writing, and editing news stories.
• Assign work to reporters and help them develop their stories.
• Act as a coach and mentor to reporters.
• Inspire and be inspired as a team member.
• Ensure stories are ready for immediate digital posting.
• Juggle the demands of digital and print journalism.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health plans
• Personal time off
• Discretionary retirement contributions

What This Job Offers

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