Managing Editor
Are you the one we are looking for? Do you have a passion for Journalism? For writing/producing compelling content and design across multiple platforms? Do you believe in FOIA? Are you willing to ask the hard questions and hold public officials accountable? Do you believe in local newspapers and the role they serve in a community? Do you want to make a difference in our community? We are looking for that special someone that has heart and is not just in it for the job but believes in the purpose of our existence. Someone excited to take us to the next level. Are you that someone? A bonus is living in the heart of Washington in the Columbia Basin where the sun shines 350 days a year and you are centrally located to Spokane and Seattle as well as numerous hiking trails, sand dunes, golf courses, and an 18-mile lake. Media has played a key role in changing our lifestyle and the way we think. Thus, the media has influenced and affected our daily lives in a great way. Today, we cannot imagine our lives without the print media, electronic media, television, Internet, radio (podcast), etc.
We are looking for a skilled Managing Editor (ME) to oversee our company's daily news/content operations across all media platforms. You will be reporting to the publisher and coach writers, editors and other staff. A managing editor combines the innovativeness of a writer with the practical focus of an operations manager. You should be able to suggest ideas for stories and see them through to publication. We expect excellent organizational and leaderships skills as well as a unique problem-solving ability. The ME will also set high editorial standards and motivate their team to produce award-winning, compelling, accurate community journalism that drives subscribers (print and digital) as well as social media followers. The editor's responsibilities comprise reviewing the written material and condensing and arranging it in a way to compel the reader to want to read further. While doing so, they take utmost care that the given information and data is accurate, has good context, is valuable and relevant to the reader and is without bias, while legally compliant. To ensure that you become a successful Managing Editor, it is essential that you have good understanding of the publication procedures, rules, regulations, and should keep abreast with the current developments in the industry. Should have excellent editing skills and have exceptional command over verbal and written communication skills. Should be able to deliver quality work on the given time, even when they are required to function under tight deadlines. Should be creative, self-motivated, self-driven, attention to detail, and be able to function independently as well as work in a team.
Key skills/requirements include but are not limited to:
- Proven experience as managing editor or relevant role BS/BA in journalism or relevant field and/or equivalent work-related experience
- Exceptional ability in copywriting and editing/attention to detail
- Solid understanding and application of AP writing styles
- Proficiency in English (Spanish a plus)
- Working knowledge of online platforms like Word Press and SEO concepts
- Abilities in planning and coordinating people and operations
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills/outstanding communication and people abilities
- Reliability and efficiency
- Must be able to sit in a stationary position for extended periods of time (meetings, court cases, etc.) and/or sitting at computer editing, reviewing designs, page layouts and/or writing stories/editorials
- Must be able to travel to and from story sources, community events and travel on company business
- Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment.
- Ability to work indoor and outdoor covering stories and events in various weather conditions.
Hagadone Media/Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Employment requires successful background screening and culture index survey. We provide a competitive salary plus bonus and an excellent benefits package.