Managing Editor of Audience Development and Growth
Houston Chronicle, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Overview
Managing Editor of Audience Development and Growth
– The Managing Editor of Audience will oversee the Houston Chronicle’s efforts across the teams poised to grow our reach and influence on digital platforms in the nation’s fourth largest city. Those teams include audience, breaking news, sports, weather and more. Responsibilities
Elevate our journalism to reach a wider audience on digital platforms Articulate a clear, actionable POV on digital reporting in many forms and for many audiences. Coach teams and ideas with metrics at the forefront of all decisions. Develop strategies to drive content on all levels. Embrace AI across the organization to help our journalists with their work and drive innovation. Work collaboratively with the Managing Editor of News and Strategy to oversee the daily operations of the Houston Chronicle, creating and implementing workflows that empower journalists to do their best work. Develop and create processes to support and grow our work, focusing on scale and revenue opportunities that come with scale. Embrace inclusive reporting and the diversity of Houston, developing strategies and reporting that focuses on reporting for communities not about communities. Be expert in digital story editing, understanding that this role is about finding the right approach to each piece and knowing when to think big and take risks. Demonstrate collaborative, creative leadership that centers learning, good journalism and innovation. This role requires transformational leadership. Administrate: This person will be responsible for administrative duties, budgets and more. Lead with Creativity. Push what we can do. Bring new ways to old problems. Be willing to take risks and embrace new platforms, possibilities and AI in our work. Qualifications
Drive digital journalism, build diverse digital teams, coach with metrics, and teach others in the room how to continuously level up. Have a clear understanding of how to grow and embrace a culture of collaboration, experimentation and learning. Be obsessed with news at every turn, understanding a layered digital approach and platforms. Be part of the four-person senior leadership team that guides newsroom strategy and will report directly to the editor in chief. How to apply
As part of your cover letter, please explain your philosophy of digital news coverage and share specific examples where you have driven digital growth among subscribers, new readers, listeners and viewers. About the Houston Chronicle
The Houston Chronicle, recognized for its Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism, serves its 2.3 million residents with content and marketing solutions across two of Houston’s largest websites — HoustonChronicle.com and Chron.com, along with our magazine, television and newspaper brands. Our mission is to spark conversations that inspire action to create a better Houston. All our content and the innovative business solutions we provide invite Houstonians to join conversations about a community we’ve been committed to covering and helping prosper for more than 120 years. The community we all call home. About Hearst Newspapers
With 2,500 employees across the nation, HNP encompasses a network of 24 daily and 52 weekly publications, including the San Francisco Chronicle, Houston Chronicle, San Antonio Express-News and Albany Times Union, several top digital-only news and lifestyle sites, marketing services businesses, and entertainment businesses such as King Features Syndicate. At HNP, we are investing in new and innovative ways to tell stories – growing newsrooms, diversifying tools, evolving platforms – to support the millions of people who trust us each month to help them make decisions, take action and be inspired. Be a part of something bigger – your headline awaits. Recognizing the diverse needs of our candidates, if you are interested in applying for employment and need assistance or an accommodation to use our website or regarding the application process, please contact us by email at hnpemployment@hearst.com. Please do not use this email address to inquire about the status of applications. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests for a reasonable accommodation through this email address.
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Managing Editor of Audience Development and Growth
– The Managing Editor of Audience will oversee the Houston Chronicle’s efforts across the teams poised to grow our reach and influence on digital platforms in the nation’s fourth largest city. Those teams include audience, breaking news, sports, weather and more. Responsibilities
Elevate our journalism to reach a wider audience on digital platforms Articulate a clear, actionable POV on digital reporting in many forms and for many audiences. Coach teams and ideas with metrics at the forefront of all decisions. Develop strategies to drive content on all levels. Embrace AI across the organization to help our journalists with their work and drive innovation. Work collaboratively with the Managing Editor of News and Strategy to oversee the daily operations of the Houston Chronicle, creating and implementing workflows that empower journalists to do their best work. Develop and create processes to support and grow our work, focusing on scale and revenue opportunities that come with scale. Embrace inclusive reporting and the diversity of Houston, developing strategies and reporting that focuses on reporting for communities not about communities. Be expert in digital story editing, understanding that this role is about finding the right approach to each piece and knowing when to think big and take risks. Demonstrate collaborative, creative leadership that centers learning, good journalism and innovation. This role requires transformational leadership. Administrate: This person will be responsible for administrative duties, budgets and more. Lead with Creativity. Push what we can do. Bring new ways to old problems. Be willing to take risks and embrace new platforms, possibilities and AI in our work. Qualifications
Drive digital journalism, build diverse digital teams, coach with metrics, and teach others in the room how to continuously level up. Have a clear understanding of how to grow and embrace a culture of collaboration, experimentation and learning. Be obsessed with news at every turn, understanding a layered digital approach and platforms. Be part of the four-person senior leadership team that guides newsroom strategy and will report directly to the editor in chief. How to apply
As part of your cover letter, please explain your philosophy of digital news coverage and share specific examples where you have driven digital growth among subscribers, new readers, listeners and viewers. About the Houston Chronicle
The Houston Chronicle, recognized for its Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism, serves its 2.3 million residents with content and marketing solutions across two of Houston’s largest websites — HoustonChronicle.com and Chron.com, along with our magazine, television and newspaper brands. Our mission is to spark conversations that inspire action to create a better Houston. All our content and the innovative business solutions we provide invite Houstonians to join conversations about a community we’ve been committed to covering and helping prosper for more than 120 years. The community we all call home. About Hearst Newspapers
With 2,500 employees across the nation, HNP encompasses a network of 24 daily and 52 weekly publications, including the San Francisco Chronicle, Houston Chronicle, San Antonio Express-News and Albany Times Union, several top digital-only news and lifestyle sites, marketing services businesses, and entertainment businesses such as King Features Syndicate. At HNP, we are investing in new and innovative ways to tell stories – growing newsrooms, diversifying tools, evolving platforms – to support the millions of people who trust us each month to help them make decisions, take action and be inspired. Be a part of something bigger – your headline awaits. Recognizing the diverse needs of our candidates, if you are interested in applying for employment and need assistance or an accommodation to use our website or regarding the application process, please contact us by email at hnpemployment@hearst.com. Please do not use this email address to inquire about the status of applications. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests for a reasonable accommodation through this email address.
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