Managing Editor Job at Austin Business Journal in Austin

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Austin, TX $139,600.00-$209,400.00

The Managing Editor is the newsroom’s chief operating officer, overseeing and ensuring the smooth and orderly flow of content from conception to publishing on all platforms. As the newsroom’s most hands‑on manager and coach of reporters, the Managing Editor is charged with bringing ideas, inspiration and constant guidance to the content team. Reporting directly to the editor, the Managing Editor actively oversees and directs the deployment of resources across the many publishing platforms—online, mobile, email, print, social, etc.—hour by hour, minute by minute.

The Managing Editor guides a newsroom that reports much like a wire service, and as such must possess a solid news sense, an ability to make snap judgments about the proper treatment of stories, and a high level of confidence in orchestrating the many simultaneous actions of the newsroom. Organization is a strength, as the Managing Editor is responsible for the efficiency of the news gathering and news production operation. As with all newsrooms, resources come at a premium, and well‑oiled processes are required for maximizing output. The Managing Editor must always be asking how the operation can run more smoothly and productively. The Managing Editor also is expected to serve as a change agent in the newsroom, actively advocating for the improvements and resources that take the Business Journal’s content to the next level. The Managing Editor must run the newsroom always with the reader in mind. Relationships with sources and outreach into the community is desirable as a value‑add for the news gathering operation. The Managing Editor also serves as chief mentor for reporters, helping pave their way to continual improvement.

Communication skills are critical for the Managing Editor, who is highly influential in setting newsroom standards, mood, expectations and culture. The Managing Editor is also responsible for the execution of ABJ’s podcasts.

• Experience leading journalists in a hard‑news, digital‑first environment
• Comfortable operating in a rapidly changing media environment
• Print experience for a business news operation
• Beat reporter experience
• Strong wordsmith who has demonstrated a talent for reporter and story development
• Demonstrated ability to serve as inspiring, motivational force in newsroom
• Hands‑on experience in guiding and contributing to large‑scale editorial projects
• Exposure to online environment and social media
• Proficient in InDesign
• Familiarity with online content management systems, SEO, analytics

• Paid Parental Leave
• 401K Plan with Employer Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Multiple Employee Dependent Scholarship Programs
• Commuter Flexible Spending
• Lifestyle Programs (Including incentives for healthy habits)
• Medical Infertility Services
• Corporate discount programs
• Employee Recognition/Service Awards

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable city, state or federal law.

COMPENSATION: Negotiable