American City Business Journals
Assistant Managing Editor Job at American City Business Journals in Philadelphia
American City Business Journals, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 19106
- Work hand in hand with the managing editor and editor-in-chief to conceive, assign, edit and produce the weekly print newspaper, special publications and special sections.
- Compile and assign profiles for special publications, such as 40 Under 40 and Women of Influence.
- Source and coordinate with staff reporters and others to produce Business Journal stories, for both print and online.
- Report and write daily stories
- Edit news stories throughout the day for the Business Journal's print and digital platforms.
- Assist events team with awards programs, including overseeing nomination process and outreach to awardees.
- Regularly participate in and attend Business Journal-sponsored events.
- Work with the managing editor and editor-in-chief to develop a sophisticated read on the pulse of the business community so as to best coach and inspire the news team toward greater audience growth and engagement.
- 3 to 4 years experience in print and online news operation. Background in business journalism and reporting is a plus, as is knowledge of the Philadelphia market.
- Experience leading journalists in a hard-news environment.
- Comfortable operating in a rapidly changing media environment.
- Daily and, preferably, weekly print experience for a business news operation.
- Beat reporter experience.
- Strong wordsmith who has demonstrated a talent for reporter and story development.
- Strong knowledge of AP style.
- Familiarity with InDesign and online content management systems, SEO, analytics.
- Strong headline writer, for both print and online.
- Effective communicator and coach, able to share knowledge and inspire team to pursue in-depth, engaging and unique journalism.