Regional Editor, MySA

Hearst•San Antonio, TX

13d

About The Position

The Regional Editor will oversee reporters covering areas outside San Antonio, including Austin, Fredericksburg, New Braunfels and San Marcos, and will also report and write stories in those areas. The position supports MySA’s expanded coverage of the regions surrounding San Antonio. The role has two primary responsibilities. First, the editor executes content strategy and guides reporters covering expansion areas by identifying timely stories for a digital-first audience, assigning stories and videos, helping reporters generate and refine ideas, and editing their work for style and accuracy. The editor develops a creative partnership with reporters to help them produce outstanding journalism. Second, the editor reports and writes timely, compelling, traffic-driving stories and videos as needed. The Regional Editor follows regional news developments, ensures published articles and videos are well reported, clear and accurate, and edits and posts stories quickly when circumstances require. The role also tracks audience metrics, assesses whether coverage is connecting with audiences, and provides constructive feedback to reporters. Success is measured by the quantity and quality of stories and their impact on digital visits and video views. The editor may assign, edit and post stories and videos without supervisor approval; major expenditures, reporter travel outside the region, and publication of sensitive investigative stories require referral for approval. MySA is a local news site covering San Antonio and surrounding communities in southeastern and central Texas. Its coverage includes food, pop culture, the San Antonio Spurs, local TV personalities, real estate, weather and other news. MySA and its sister outlet, San Antonio Express News, maintain separate newsrooms and are editorially independent.

Requirements

At least two years’ experience as an editor.
At least two years’ experience as a reporter.
Bachelor’s degree.
Ability to ensure articles and videos are well reported, clear and accurate.
Ability to follow news developments and deliver timely coverage.
Creative and analytical thinking skills for generating and refining story ideas and improving submitted stories.
Ability to edit and post stories quickly when circumstances require.
Ability to track audience metrics and provide constructive feedback to reporters.

Responsibilities

Oversee reporters covering areas outside San Antonio, including Austin, Fredericksburg, New Braunfels and San Marcos.
Report and write stories in the areas covered by the role.
Execute content strategy for coverage of expansion areas.
Spot timely stories suited to a digital-first MySA audience.
Assign stories and videos and help reporters generate and refine story ideas.
Edit stories for style and accuracy and ensure published articles and videos are well reported, clear and accurate.
Build creative partnerships with reporters to help them produce outstanding journalism.
Write and report timely, compelling, traffic-driving stories and videos as needed.
Follow regional news developments to ensure coverage is timely and urgent.
Edit and post stories quickly when circumstances require.
Track audience metrics and assess whether coverage is connecting with audiences.
Give constructive feedback to reporters to help refocus their efforts.