The San Francisco Business Times is looking for an Assistant Managing Editor to join our editing team. This is the perfect job for a reporter with a couple of years of experience who is looking to move into the editing ranks. The AME is a critical player in planning and producing our themed content reports and creating a content plan that aligns with our editorial calendar. The ideal candidate is adept at planning and executing special sections and publications, assigning and editing news and trend stories and guiding reporters and freelancers. We are looking for an idea person who specializes in creative approaches to storytelling. The AME also works with other departments to ensure the excellence and integrity of awards publications, events, and other cross-departmental activities. The AME reports to the Editor in Chief.
Duties
• Conceive, assign, edit and produce special publications and special sections.
• Conceive, assign, edit and produce business executive profiles and other regular features.
• Work with the researcher to develop data-driven list packages.
• Curate, format and repurpose content for digital and print.
• Edit and proof stories and other content for clarity, context, accuracy, spelling, grammar and consistency.
• As needed, write and edit news items throughout the day for the Business Journal’s digital platforms.
• Assist Editors in managing awards publications, including outreach to judges and awardees.
• Regularly participate in and attend Business Times-sponsored events.
Skills
• Solid editor
• Able to get and stay organized
• Able to manage several projects at once
• Creative planner
• Stickler for detail
• Familiarity with AP Style
• Able and driven to collaborate
• Social media acumen required
• Ability to collaborate a must
Experience
• Minimum of 3-4 years reporting and/or editing experience in print or online
• Experience managing editorial projects
Education
• Bachelor’s degree
To apply, go here: https://bit.ly/3EyoAzV
