Narrative and Projects Editor

About the Role
The Banner seeks a Narrative Editor to lead and shape our most ambitious storytelling and investigative work. This is a critical leadership role at a pivotal moment for our newsroom, signaling our deep commitment to exceptional writing, rigorous reporting and resonate journalism.

This controller will transform great ideas into unforgettable storytelling, coach writers, organize complex, cross‑functional projects, and collaborate with teams to elevate work across the newsroom. The Narrative Editor will oversee a high‑performing team that includes two writers and a data team.

What You'll Do

Lead the conception, organization, execution and editing of the newsroom’s most ambitious narrative and investigative projects

Edit with precision and care, elevating stories so they are compelling, clear and unforgettable

Coach and develop a team of high‑performing journalists, helping them grow as writers and journalists

Spearhead a project greenlighting process that helps prioritize our most resource‑intensive efforts

Collaborate with editors across the newsroom to elevate enterprise and investigative storytelling on every team

Generate and refine story ideas that resonate and attract audiences

Set and uphold the highest standards for narrative storytelling, accuracy and fairness

Occasionally serve as a back editor on daily or enterprise stories

What You'll Bring

At least 5 years of editing experience, preferably at a senior level

A distinguished track record as a narrative editor, with work that demonstrates the ability to elevate stories into compelling, high‑impact journalism

Exceptional line editing and storytelling skills, with a deep understanding of structure, voice and pacing

A strong sense of story form, with the judgment to know when depth and length serve the work and when brevity is more powerful

Impeccable editorial judgment, a deep commitment to accuracy, and experience managing journalists through complicated legal issues

Experience managing reporters and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams

Proven ability to lead complex projects from conception to publication, and the organizational skills to manage multiple efforts simultaneously

A collaborative spirit and the ability to communicate clearly across teams and leadership levels

A commitment to coaching and developing journalists with care, clarity and high expectations

Salary Range: $140,000 - $160,000

Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by several factors including experience, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. We constantly review all teammate pay to ensure a great compensation package that is fair and equal across the board.

Benefits

Flexible Paid Time Off

Retirement savings – 401K plan with company match through Human Interest

Student Loan Debt Repayment Assistance for qualified employees

Full health benefits – medical, dental, vision, prescription, FSA/HSA, and coverage for family/dependents

Sick Leave eligible for rollover

11 Paid National Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Company paid access to a wellness platform to support mental, financial and physical wellbeing

Equal Employment Opportunity
The Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism embraces diversity and inclusion, and we are wholeheartedly committed to being proactive in inspiring a culture of inclusion across our organization. We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

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