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Newspaper Managing Editor
Dallas, TX - USA

Summary

Texas based newspaper is seeking a honed Managing Editor with high journalistic standards and an understanding of a credible news organization's obligations to the communities it serves, in a constitutional republic.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Manage a diverse team of editors and writers to ensure all articles are firmly rooted in fact and truth. Adhere to the high journalistic standards the newspaper is noted for.
  • Responsible for ensuring the accuracy and quality of articles and written material. Provide meticulous attention to detail.
  • Communicate clearly “constructive and necessary” feedback, for editors and writers, to help them grow as journalists. 
  • Maintain a positive collaborative newsroom and a culture that rewards success.
  • Ensure publication quotas are hit on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
  • Work in consultation with the leadership team of the newspaper to develop the strategic vision of the publication.

Qualifications

  • A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of experience working in a newspaper or news publication.
  • Multiple years of experience managing and mentoring a team of journalists.
  • An absolute enthusiasm for reading and editing a variety of news stories.
  • A compelling command of the English language and the ability to quickly and effectively find errors, fix grammar and proofread with ease.
  • Ability to multitask, and handle multiple projects and stories simultaneously with maturity and thoughtfulness.
  • The willingness, commitment, and stamina to work whenever and wherever there is a need to get stories ready for publishing.
  • The ability to work and manage effectively within time constraints and deadlines.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills. Outgoing, personable, and enjoy meeting new people to enhance the newspaper and its relationship with the community.
  • Located in or willing to move to Dallas, Texas.
  • Believe in the mission of providing the communities served, with journalistic integrity, and a clear honest voice.

Salary & Benefits

Six-figure base salary with comprehensive health, dental, 401K, PTO, family and corporate relocation assistance.

Search Contact

Tony Filson
President
Filcro Media Staffing
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