Nashville Public Radio is hiring: Managing Editor- Newsletter in Phoenix

About Us

If youre passionate about tech, love a good scam?busting tip, and believe in helping real people navigate the digital worldwelcome home.

At Kim Komando, we deliver trusted tech advice to over a million readers through our daily newsletter, The Current, plus our nationally syndicated radio show, podcast, and online platforms. Were known for breaking down complex tech into plain English, always with a wink, a tip, or a trick you didnt know you needed. Now, were looking for a Managing Editor who can bring heart, hustle, and editorial muscle to our growing brand.

About the Role

This isnt your typical managing editor gig. Youll be steering the voice of The Current, our flagship newsletter thats fast, fun, smartand a bit addictive. Youll work directly with Kim, lead a team of writers and editors, and keep your finger firmly on the pulse of whats new, whats next, and what really matters to our readers.

Were looking for someone whos got serious editorial chops, a love for tech, and a deep understanding of digital publishing. Bonus points if you geek out over gadgets and love making tech accessible to everyone.

What Youll Do

???? Editorial Strategy & Brand Voice

• Own and evolve The Currents editorial strategy in Kims signature voice: clear, clever, and consumer?first.
• Ensure every story feels like Kim is talking directly to the reader.

?? Content Production & Management

• Oversee the daily creation of content: top tech headlines, scams to avoid, smart tips, crypto news, and the occasional quirky wrap?up.
• Manage a talented team of writers, editors, and freelancers with grace, grit, and good humor.

???? Collaboration & Innovation

• Work cross?functionally with our digital, design, and multimedia teams to bring content to life in new formats (think video, polls, interactive content).
• Partner with Kim on evolving content ideas and tone.

???? Audience Insights & Optimization

• Use analytics and feedback to refine whats workingand whats not.
• Spot emerging trends early and make sure our content is always fresh, relevant, and useful.

???? Project & Budget Oversight

• Maintain editorial calendars and manage workflow with sharp attention to deadlines.
• Handle budgeting and freelance negotiations with confidence and clarity.

What You Bring

• A bachelors degree in Journalism, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field.
• 5+ years of digital publishing experience (2+ years leading editorial teams).
• A proven background in tech journalism or writing for a tech?savvy audience.
• Impeccable writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Experience with CMS platforms, email tools, and data dashboards (Beehiiv, Mailchimp, WordPress, GA, etc.).
• A calm head in a deadline?driven environmentand a sense of humor doesnt hurt.

Bonus Points If You Have

• Hands?on newsletter experience
• SEO, social media, or digital marketing know?how
• A love for all things techand helping others love it too

Why Youll Love Working Here

• Competitive salary ($80K$100K DOE)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Work directly with a top media personality and a passionate, fast?moving team
• Be part of shaping the future of consumer tech journalism

Were Committed to Inclusion

Equal Opportunity Employment We take great pride in our diverse and talented workforce. We recognize that our continued success depends largely on the collective strengths of our employees. Developing the right mix of skills, ideas and individuals requires an unwavering commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff Accordingly, we recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered without regard to an employees race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, veteran status or disabilit y.

Weststar is deeply committed to fostering a transparently inclusive workplace environment, and people of color, women, people with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQIA+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Our company?wide mission is to reach very diverse audiences, and so, we are committed to having teams and leaders that reflect this mission.

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