CherryRoad is hiring : Newspaper Managing Editor in Hutchinson

Overview

CherryRoad Media is seeking a talented, dynamic leader in the newsroom for the role of Newspaper Managing Editor. Location : Hutchinson & Litchfield, Minnesota.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to journalistic ethics, and assure reporting is balanced and objective
• Confer with CherryRoad Media policies
• Coordinate functions and operations between departments, develop editorial and operating procedures, and negotiate decisions
• Supervise daily tasks, including planning, story assignments, editing, layout, page makeup and ensuring deadlines are met
• Ensure policies and operating procedures comply with federal and state law
• Prepare and supervise newsroom budget
• Communicate with readers, answering questions and providing information
• Oversee and contribute to social media sites and website
• Work with editorial staff to coordinate and assure full coverage of news, human interest and sports in the market
• Assure the newspaper is meeting its responsibility as a public watchdog through hyper local, in-depth reporting
• Write daily editorials, a weekly column and stories as needed
• Produce photography and videos as needed
• Work closely with upper management team, including directors of advertising, circulation production and the business office
• Represent the newspaper at public functions
• Represent the newspaper by serving on select public boards and organizations
• Establish the philosophy of local news, features and sports coverage
• Oversee the processing of expense forms, purchase orders and other paperwork
• Other duties as assigned. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and perform any other duties upon the request of the immediate manager

Qualifications

Education and Experience

At CherryRoad you can expect a refreshing and personal culture that encourages idea sharing and collaboration. Here, your knowledge, abilities, and work experience count.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / vets

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