Editor In Chief

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF – Full-time position

Lowcountry Radio Group is looking for an experienced, driven, digital-savvy journalism leader for the local news site Lowcountry Times. The editor-in-chief is responsible for the publication of all site content; supervises the content team; and collaborates with advertising and broadcast teams to ensure a robust news site that meets the community’s needs.

Typical duties will include:

• Using sound news judgment to make editorial decisions on site content.
• Representing the site to the community in public and on social media.
• Holding weekly staff meetings to review metrics and discuss content plans.
• Using digital tools to analyze site metrics to inform decision-making.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or a related field.
• Five or more years of journalism experience.
• Top-notch writing and editing ability.
• Leadership skills for effective work in a collaborative, supportive environment.
• Experience with digital content management systems.
• Active engagement in social media platforms.
• The ability to learn and adapt quickly to emerging technologies.

This position starts at $45k per year. It includes fantastic benefits and the opportunity to enjoy a career in digital journalism. This is an in-person position, and reliable transportation is required. Lowcountry Radio Group is an equal-opportunity employer. Join us and make a difference at LowcountryTimes.com

Apply: Email Craig Dalla Riva at cdallariva@lcradiogroup.com