Senior Editor

WFAE 90.7 • Charlotte, NC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

WFAE is seeking a sharp, detail-oriented, and versatile Senior Editor to serve as a critical newsroom leader. This role is responsible for co-producing daily news, long-form stories, special projects, and features across both broadcast and digital platforms. The ideal candidate possesses impeccable news judgment, a drive to break news, and an unshakeable commitment to accuracy and fairness. Additionally, this leader will think creatively about audience development and cross-platform reach. The Senior Editor does not just manage copy and audio; they are a mentor who works closely with reporters to develop their ideas, elevate their storytelling, and grow their professional skills.

Requirements

• Extensive experience with AP Style and copy editing, paired with exceptional, instinctive news judgment.
• Proven ability to lead, manage, and coach creative professionals, with a genuine desire to develop reporter talent.
• Experience guiding long-term, complex multimedia journalism projects from conception to completion.
• Experience with (or a strong willingness to learn) audio editing software (e.g., Adobe Audition, Hindenburg, Audacity).
• A solid understanding of digital media workflows and social media analytics to help guide audience development.
• A willingness to ethically experiment with emerging technologies, including AI, to streamline newsroom workflows.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a live broadcast environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Executive Editor and Digital Director to manage and distribute daily editing duties for WFAE’s broadcast station, website, social media platforms, and newsletters.
• Produce a daily rundown of news stories for WFAE and news partners; help develop and maintain a weekly master plan of station content.
• Share supervisory responsibility for reporters, newscasters, digital producers, and hosts, providing constructive feedback to elevate their work.
• Direct and shape long-form features, investigative pieces, and special series, particularly around major events like elections.
• Regularly cross-train and fill in for vital broadcast operations. This includes occasionally hosting Morning Edition or All Things Considered, producing broadcast spots, and training to guest-host Charlotte Talks or join the Friday news roundup rotation.
• Coordinate with regional public media partners (including other North Carolina public radio stations) to share coverage and coordinate major news events.
• Maintain seamless internal communication across distributed, hybrid teams (producers, hosts, and digital creators) to keep the newsroom in sync.
• Handle routine administrative duties for direct reports, including time-off tracking, payroll approvals, holiday scheduling, and annual performance evaluations.

What This Job Offers

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