Managing Editor
Location: Dorchester MA
Control #: 110988N
Description:
The Bay State Banner is one of the most-read print and digital media outlets in Massachusetts. Each week our stories reach millions of people, and were seeking to expand our coverage by adding a Managing editor to our team. The Banner has been covering Massachusetts communities of color for more than 58 years.
We are in search of an enterprising Managing Editor who loves news and telling valuable local stories.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
Minimum 5+ years experience in a news leadership role, or comparable experience
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Short- and long-term news coverage planning is essential
Manage multiple assignments in a high pressure,
news environment
Strong journalistic skills and news judgement
Willing to work extra hours on short notice
Contribute two news stories weekly
Edit and confer on Editorials
Responsibilities
The Managing Editor assists in helping to run the day-to -day operations of the newsroom
Content editing stories
Recruiting freelancers
Manage, coach and schedule news staff
Work with news management to decide weekly stories and help to arrange and coordinate news content
Generate news stories and execute news coverage by coordinating journalists
Assist the publishers to manage all aspects of the News Department
Helps oversee weekly news coverage
Editing and the Op-ed page
Assisting the publishers on Editorials
Gathering/arranging art to illustrate stories
Writing headlines
Selecting front page stories
The Managing Editor:
Collaborates in layout and illustration of stories in the print edition with the production team
Localizing national trending stories in a service-journalism way to help readers understand the importance of a national issue to a local community
Replicating evergreen, seasonal ideas when local buzz or breaking is lighter
Have a commitment to and track record of improving the diversity of your team so that we can better serve our audiences and communities
Lead and manage a team of editors and reporters on innovative content and audience strategies based on real-time metric data and strategic analysis
Be a constant generator of story ideas, and help your team produce content early
Have a track record of experimentation that yields measurable impact on audience
To apply go to https://jobs.mediajobboard.com/company/bay-state-banner-339269/job/managing-editor-in-dorchester-ma-jd6gksrcdesiqq7v3377rlym6f6ued/?sid=1394513975
EOE. Posted 10/28/23.
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