The Memphis Business Journal is looking to hire a managing editor.
The Managing Editor is the newsroom’s chief operating officer, overseeing and ensuring the smooth and orderly flow of content from conception to publishing on all platforms. As the newsroom’s most hands-on manager and coach of reporters, the M.E. is charged with bringing ideas, inspiration, and constant guidance to the content team.
Reporting directly to the Editor-In-Chief (EIC), the Managing Editor actively oversees and directs the deployment of resources across the many publishing platforms – online, mobile, email, print, social, etc. – hour by hour, minute by minute.
The M.E. is charged with guiding 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 must be a strength, as the M.E. is responsible for the efficiency of the news gathering and news production operation.
As with all newsrooms, resources come at a premium, and well-oiled processes are required for maximizing output. The M.E. must always be asking how the operation can run more smoothly and productively. The M.E. also is expected to serve as a change agent in the newsroom, actively advocating for the improvements and resources that take the Business Journal’s content to the next level.
As a member of the office of the editor (comprised of the EIC, ME, and Social Media & Engagement Manager), the M.E. must run the newsroom always with audience growth and connection in mind.
Relationships with sources, and outreach into the community, is desirable as a value-add for the news gathering operation. The M.E. also serves as chief mentor for reporters, helping pave their way to continual improvement, learning, and growth; all reporters must be managed toward excellence, with high standards set by the M.E. as the norm.
Communication skills are critical for the M.E., who is highly influential in setting newsroom standards, mood, expectations, and culture.
To apply, contact editor Greg Akers at gakers@bizjournals.com or 901-259-1721
