Assistant Managing Editor for Print/Events

About the role

The Assistant Managing Editor for Print/Events is a critical player in the planning and production of the weekly print and digital products, contributing to the weekly and daily publishing cycles in multiple ways.

Responsibilities

• Helping to plan and execute special publications and focus sections
• Copy editing
• Coaching and inspiring reporters
• Producing a lively and rich weekly newspaper with all its various components
• Serving as the editorial department’s liaison with other departments in matters that pertain to awards publications, events and other cross-departmental activities
• Assign, edit and contribute business executive profiles and other regular features
• Working with the Research Desk to develop data-driven List packages
• Sourcing and coordinating with staff reporters and others to produce Business Journal stories, for both print and online
• Edit news stories throughout the day for the Business Journal’s print and digital platforms
• Aiding the events team with awards programs, including outreach to judges and awardees
• Regularly participating in and attending Business Journal-sponsored events
• Working 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

Requirements

• 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
• Very 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

Qualifications

• 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
• Very 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

Skills

• 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
• Very 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

Benefits

The company 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!

Pay

Congratulations! Your application has been received and we will be in touch shortly to schedule an interview. Compensation is negotiable.

Schedule

This position will be on-site 4 to 5 days per week.