American City Business Journals
Managing Editor Job at American City Business Journals in East Case
American City Business Journals, East Case, MD, US
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 the 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 Skills & Experience 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.