Regional Editor Job at Hearst Newspapers in San Antonio

Regional Editor

The Regional Editor will oversee the work of reporters covering areas outside of San Antonio, including Austin, Fredericksburg, New Braunfels and San Marcos, and will report and write stories in these areas as well. This position is intended to support MySA's expanded coverage into the broader regions surrounding San Antonio.
Responsibilities

The Regional Editor will oversee the work of reporters covering areas outside of San Antonio, including Austin, Fredericksburg, New Braunfels and San Marcos, and will report and write stories in these areas as well. This position is intended to support MySA's expanded coverage into the broader regions surrounding San Antonio.
The role has two primary responsibilities: (1) Executing the content strategy and the work of reporters covering expansion areas. This includes spotting timely stories that work for a digital-first MySA audience, assigning stories and videos, helping reporters generate ideas, working with them to refine their ideas, and editing their stories for both style and accuracy. The editor is expected to develop a creative partnership with reporters to help them produce outstanding journalism. (2) Writing and reporting timely, compelling and traffic-driving stories and videos as needed.
Critical Skills:
The Regional Editor is a skilled editor who ensures that published articles and videos are well reported, clear, and accurate.
He/she must follow news developments in the region to ensure that our coverage is timely and urgent.
The Regional Editor must be a creative and analytical thinker who can generate and refine story ideas and improve submitted stories.
He/she must be able to edit and post stories quickly when circumstances require, track audience metrics to assess whether coverage is connecting with audiences, and be able to give constructive feedback to reporters to refocus their efforts
Describe the most challenging aspect of this position:
Guiding quality journalism that connects with digital audiences
What type of decisions does this person have the authority to make without a supervisor's approval?
Assign, edit and post stories and videos.
What type of decisions does this position refer to others for approval?
Major expenditures, reporter travel outside the region, publication of sensitive investigative stories.
What are the measures of success for this position?
Quantity and quality of stories and their impact on digital visits and video views.
Qualifications

Qualifications Required:
At least two years' experience as an editor
At least two years' experience as a reporter
Bachelor's degree
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.
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Job Info

Job Identification 2027004
Job Category Content and News
Locations 420 Broadway St, San Antonio, TX, 78205, US