| Date Posted | May 27, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Industry | Newspapers |
| Specialty | Not Specified |
| Job Status | Full-time |
| Salary | $50,000 - $60,000/year |
Description:
Lead daily newsroom operations, directing editorial staff and workflows to ensure timely, accurate, and impactful content delivery across all platforms, and guiding reporters to strengthen reporting depth, clarity, accuracy, and storytelling quality.
Edit and produce complex and high-impact local government and community news stories for the Daily News, News Monitor, and special publications.
Lead and contribute to enterprise and investigative reporting efforts across platforms.
Supervise, coach, and develop newsroom employees, including oversight of hiring, onboarding, scheduling, performance management, and ongoing professional development.
Serve as a hands-on “player-coach,” modeling strong journalism standards, editorial judgment, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
Collaborate with the Executive Editor to set editorial priorities, plan coverage, and respond to breaking news with urgency and accuracy.
Oversee story budgeting, assignment, and execution to ensure alignment with audience interests and organizational goals.
Drive audience growth and engagement by leveraging analytics, reader insights, and evolving digital best practices.
Champion multimedia storytelling, encouraging the use of video, visuals, social media, newsletters, and emerging digital tools.
Ensure consistent quality and cohesion across digital and print products, including coordination with production teams to meet deadlines and standards.
Foster a positive and inclusive newsroom culture grounded in collaboration, accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
Build and maintain strong relationships across departments and with external partners to support organizational goals and community engagement.
Represent the organization in the community through events, partnerships, and public-facing opportunities.
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field required.
Minimum of five (5) years of newsroom experience, including editing and leadership responsibilities; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to inspire, coach, and manage a high-performing team.
Strong news judgment and deep understanding of journalistic ethics, AP style, media law (including libel), and public records practices (e.g., FOIA).
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Exceptional communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.
Strategic mindset with the ability to align daily execution with long-term editorial and business goals.
High level of digital proficiency, including content management systems, analytics tools, and social media platforms.
Experience with multimedia storytelling and audience engagement strategies strongly preferred.
Working knowledge of supervisory practices, employment policies, and performance management principles.
Health, dental, and vision packages
Paid maternity and parental leave
Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
Additional options for critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
Retirement benefits with company match
Generous PTO and paid volunteer hours
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