Managing Editor
4 months ago
CherryRoad Media is seeking a talented, dynamic leader in the newsroom
Position Title: Managing Editor- Hutchinson Station & Litchfield Rail publications
Location: Hutchinson & Litchfield, Minnesota
NATURE OF WORK:
First in charge in the newsroom. The Editor oversees the print and online products of the publication, and supervises editorial staff to ensure all editorial requirements/standards are met.
EXAMPLES OF THE WORK:
Adhere to journalistic ethics, and assure reporting is balanced and objective Confers with CherryRoad Media policies Coordinates functions and operations between departments, develops editorial and operating procedures, and negotiates decisions Supervise daily tasks, including planning, story assignments, editing, layout, page makeup and assuring deadlines are met Ensures policies and operating procedures comply with federal and state law Prepare and supervise newsroom budget Communicate with readers, answering questions and providing information Oversee and contribute to social media sites and website Work with editorial staff to coordinate and assure full coverage of news, human interest and sports in the market Assure the newspaper is meeting its responsibility as a public watchdog through hyper local, in-depth reporting Write daily editorials, a weekly column and stories as needed Produce photography and videos as needed Work closely with upper management team, including directors of advertising, circulation production and the business office Represent the newspaper at public functions Represent the newspaper by serving on select public boards and organizations Establish the philosophy of local news, features and sports coverage Oversee the processing of expense forms, purchase orders and other paperwork Other Duties as assigned. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and perform any other duties upon the request of the individual’s immediate managerREQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Must have good communications skills for the ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers Excellent keyboarding and computer knowledge Excellent knowledge of grammar, spelling and AP style Ability to react quickly to new developments and exercise judgement. Ability to juggle multiple stories and deadlinesREQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Degree in Journalism or related field of study preferred Minimum of 3 years experience in newsroom preferred Other combinations of education and experience may be consideredAt CherryRoad you can expect a refreshing and personal culture that encourages idea sharing and collaboration. Here, your knowledge, abilities, and work experience count.
At CherryRoad Media…opportunity becomes achievement.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
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Lead Editor
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