Managing Editor

Date Posted	August 15, 2025
Industry	Newspapers
Specialty	Not Specified
Required Education	Bachelor's Degree
Job Status	Full-time
Salary	Not Specified

Description:

Managing Editor

The Butler Eagle is actively searching for a managing editor to oversee day-to-day planning and publication of stories and content for our six-day a week daily Butler Eagle plus our weekly Cranberry Eagle and monthly Butler County Business Matters.

This unique position requires the candidate to possess an entrepreneurial spirit to help us grow a dynamic community news ecosystem focused on delivering original reporting and coverage.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing the vision for our brands, developing new growth opportunities and building audience through essential, unique content
• Overseeing the planning all content according to the publication’s style, editorial policy and publishing requirements
• Manage the editorial calendar and develop themed content plans with features and innovations to serve readers and build audience
• Keep on top of industry innovations and trends and represent the Butler Eagle’s interests in related organizations
• Prepare, rewrite and edit copy to improve readability
• Oversee staff development, efficiency and hiring
• Monitor news gathering operations to ensure utilization of all news sources, to include press releases, community contacts, and other news sources such as radio, television and wire services with a strong focus on original news gathering
• Ensure compliance with copyright permissions both articles and photos
• Supervise interns, when needed
• Help conceptualize and coordinate special projects such as editorial packages, interactive features, student journalism programs, etc.
• Work with producer on podcast and video production
• Manage social media specialists to grow audience
• Provide leadership to ensure the highest standards of professional ethics
• Represent the Butler Eagle in the community and be a diplomat for community journalism
• Facilitate or guide philanthropic projects undertaken by the newsroom

Skills and Educational requirements:

• B.A. in Journalism, English or related field
• Ability and willingness to produce a tightly edited publication
• 10 to 12 years writing and editing or equivalent experience
• Experience with search engine optimization
• Proficiency in AP style practices
• Basic knowledge of media law, including how to avoid libel
• Highly organized, detail oriented and capable of managing multiple projects and people
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact effectively within and outside of the organization
• Ability to identify and solve simple and complex problems through effective evaluation and implementation skills
• Ability to supervise reporters, editors, photographers and freelancers effectively to promote personal growth, team camaraderie, and a culture of service to each other and the community

We are seeking an experienced, digitally savvy managing editor with a strong track record working in a daily or weekly newspaper environment. Experience with a business-to-business niche product is a plus. You must be proven leader with strong journalism skills and excellent management and production development skills.

The Butler Eagle is an equal opportunity employer located in Butler, Pennsylvania

If you are interested in this position and meet the qualification, please submit your resume along with a cover letter to Tammy Schuey at tschuey@butlereagle.com