Newspaper Managing Editor Job at CherryRoad Technologies in Hutchinson

Description :

CherryRoad Media is seeking a talented, dynamic leader in the newsroom

Position Title : Managing Editor- Hutchinson Station & Litchfield Rail publications

Location : Hutchinson & Litchfield, Minnesota

NATURE OF WORK :

First in charge in the newsroom. The Editor oversees the print and online products of the publication, and supervises editorial staff to ensure all editorial requirements / standards are met.

EXAMPLES OF THE WORK :

• Adhere to journalistic ethics, and assure reporting is balanced and objective
• Confers with CherryRoad Media policies
• Coordinates functions and operations between departments, develops editorial and operating procedures, and negotiates decisions
• Supervise daily tasks, including planning, story assignments, editing, layout, page makeup and assuring deadlines are met
• Ensures 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. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and perform any other duties upon the request of the individual's immediate manager

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

REQUIRED 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.

At CherryRoad Media...opportunity becomes achievement.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / vets