Managing Editor

Job Overview

This position is hybrid and will require the individual working in the office 3 to 4 days each week

South Florida Business Journal, the award-winning business news leader, is looking for a Managing Editor. The ME, in one of the hottest markets in the country, is the newsroom's chief operating officer, overseeing the orderly flow of content across multiple platforms : online, mobile, email, print and social media.

As the newsroom's most hands-on manager and coach of reporters, the ME is charged with bringing ideas, inspiration, and constant guidance to the content team.

Job Responsibilities

Guides the constant programming efforts of the content team, and as such, must possess a solid news sense, an ability to make snap judgments about the proper treatment of stories, and a high level of confidence in orchestrating the many simultaneous actions of the editorial team members.

Organization is key for this management position, which reports directly to the Editor-In-Chief

Skills & Experience

Job skills :

• Strong wordsmith with a talent for reporting and story development.
• Solid news sense, and ability to make snap judgments about the proper treatment of stories.
• Serves as inspiring, motivational force in newsroom.
• Ability to work independently.
• Comfortable operating in rapidly changing media environment.
• Work collaboratively with editors, photographers, designers and others to maximize the impact of stories reported.
• Work under deadline pressure.
• Hands-on experience in guiding and contributing to large-scale editorial projects.

Required Education Experience :

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of management and / or team leadership experience required.
• Daily and / or weekly print experience for a business news operation.
• Editing experience.
• Beat reporter experience

Additional Job Information

The well-being of our employees is paramount. For that reason, ACBJ offers a variety of rich and competitive benefits including bundled health, dental and vision plans designed to meet our employees' needs.

We also provide programs to support mental health and wellness and a generous time-off policy in support of taking the time needed to recharge.

Here are just a few of our programs :

• Paid Parental Leave
• 401K Plan with Employer Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Multiple Employee Dependent Scholarship Programs
• Commuter Flexible Spending
• Lifestyle Programs (Including incentives for healthy habits)
• Medical Infertility Services
• Corporate discount programs
• Employee Recognition / Service Awards
• And so much more!

Benefits coverage indicated above may be based on employee participation in benefit programs and eligibility)

Compliance Statement

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable city, state or federal law.

Appropriate CDC guidelines are being followed for the protection of our employees and customers.