Date Posted February 17, 2026
Industry Newspapers
Specialty Not Specified
Required Education Bachelor's Degree
Job Status Full-time
Salary Not Specified

Description:

Managing Editor

Jefferson City News Tribune | Jefferson City, Missouri

Join the Jefferson City News Tribune as Managing Editor and lead coverage for Missouri’s Capital City. As a locally owned, family-run newspaper and the third most read newspaper in Missouri, we offer a unique opportunity to shape news for our community and its surroundings.


This role inspires and shapes the editorial vision across print, digital, and broadcast platforms, driving daily and long-term stories that connect state government with community life. The Managing Editor energizes a newsroom of more than 30 journalists, photographers, designers, and editors, and fosters collaborative coverage across sister newspapers in Fulton and California, Missouri.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with newsroom leadership to set and bring to life an editorial vision that inspires.
  • Oversee daily and enterprise reporting, special projects, and editorials.
  • Guide and mentor reporters producing impactful, award-winning journalism
  • Use audience analytics to inform coverage and engagement.
  • Manage staffing, hiring, and newsroom planning.
  • Be a visible, trusted leader and engage directly with the community through public forums.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field
  • Minimum five years of newsroom leadership experience
  • Strong news judgment, leadership, and mentoring skills
  • Knowledge of media law and public records
  • Commitment to fair, accurate, and community-focused journalism

Benefits & Requirements

Benefits & Requirements
Full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; and paid vacation, personal days, and sick leave.

This position is safety-sensitive, and drug screenings and background checks are required.


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