Senior Vice President & Editor Job at Confidential in Minneapolis

Senior Vice President & Editor

About the Company

Prominent media company with a national reach

Industry
Media Production

Type
Privately Held

Founded
1867

Employees
501-1000

Specialties

• news gathering
• investigative journalism
• publishing
• content
• marketing
• advertising
• and advertising

About the Role

The Company is seeking an Editor and Senior Vice President to lead its newsroom during a transformative period. The successful candidate will be a visionary leader with a deep commitment to journalistic ethics, accuracy, and transparency. This role is pivotal in reshaping the future of local journalism and setting a national standard for excellence. Responsibilities include developing and executing a forward-thinking editorial strategy, championing innovation in reporting and storytelling, and fostering a culture of experimentation and agility. The Editor and Senior Vice President will also be responsible for mentoring and empowering a diverse team, ensuring an audience-centric approach, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive subscription growth and deepen audience relationships. Candidates for this role should have significant experience in a modern, digital news environment, a proven track record of leading multidisciplinary teams, and a data-driven mindset. A background in digital journalism is highly valued, and experience in investigative reporting, audience programming, and multimedia storytelling is a plus. The ideal candidate will have a flexible, experimental approach to journalism, be adept at cross-functional collaboration, and have strong communication skills to inspire and unify the newsroom team. The company is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Hiring Manager Title
Publisher

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• Editorial