American City Business Journals

Managing Editor

Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in a senior leadership role in a newsroom setting
  • Deep knowledge of the evolving media landscape and strategic response capabilities
  • Strong time management proficiency
  • Ability to thrive in a results-driven environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Proficiency in InDesign and other relevant software

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate sharp news judgment to make quick content decisions
  • Craft compelling storytelling strategies
  • Oversee and manage newsroom personnel and content with excellence
  • Inspire and mentor reporters and editorial staff
  • Ensure organization and punctuality in newsroom operations
  • Adapt and lead amidst organizational growth and transitions
  • Foster a collaborative and inclusive newsroom culture

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic and changing media environment
  • Collaborative and supportive workplace culture
  • Engagement in strategic decision-making for content and personnel
  • Professional development and mentorship opportunities
Full Job Description
While the ME oversees and ensures the smooth flow of content from conception to publishing on all platforms, the ideal candidate is particularly adept at and has a particular passion for digital excellence.

As the newsroom's most hands-on manager and coach of reporters, the ME brings ideas, inspiration, and guidance to the staff, and actively directs the deployment of resources online, on mobile, in email, print and on social.

Duties
  • Employ whip smart news judgment and a solid news sense
  • Make smart snap judgments about how best to tell stories
  • Manage both people and content exceedingly well
  • Motivate and help newsroom tell compelling stories
  • Inspire, motivate and mentor reporters, editors and other staff members
  • Keep the newsroom organized, on time and on the rails
  • Embrace and manage growth and change
  • Believe that serving your audience is a newsroom's chief responsibility
  • Communicate exceptionally well
  • Create a collegial, collaborative newsroom culture and vibe


  • 5+ years with demonstrated success in a top leadership role preferred.
  • An understanding of the changing media landscape and ability to develop strategies to address market and consumer change.
  • Effective time management skills.
  • The ability to exceed expectations in a results-oriented environment.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
  • BA/BS degree preferred.
  • Must have experience with InDesign and similar platforms if applicable.
  • Experience in MS Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • Must have experience using Teams, Webex, Zoom, or related communication platforms.

About American City Business Journals

American City Business Journals is an American newspaper chain based in Charlotte, North Carolina. ACBJ publishes under 6 brands with 44 local business news outlets in print and digital formats, which reach 3.6 million readers each week with exclusive, in-depth coverage of their business communities. The company's portfolio includes business journals, city/regional magazines, and other specialty publications. ACBJ also owns Sports Business Journal, which covers the sports industry, and Hemmings Motor News, a classic car publication. ACBJ is owned by Advance Publications, which also owns Condé Nast.
Learn more about American City Business Journals
Size
700 employees
Industry
Founded
1985

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