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Bloomberg BNA seeks managing editor

Bloomberg BNA, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bloomberg, and a leading source of legal, regulatory, and business information for professionals, seeks a Managing Editor to manage the operational, editorial, and production activities of assigned publications; and print and electronic notification services in the Environmental, Health and Safety News Division.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plan coverage and select news items from a wide array of sources; make writing, reporting, and editing assignments; coordinate coverage and assignments with staff and special correspondents; coordinate print and electronic product updates to ensure similarity of content; ensure print and electronic production cycle deadlines are met; supervise staff and provide opportunities for development and improvement of writing, research, and other journalism and technical skills; work with HR to give staff performance evaluations and make decisions for reclassifications, promotions, terminations, and new hires; implement disciplinary actions; copyedit, report, and write material; work with cross-divisionally to develop and implement a joint editorial/marketing strategy to plan and provide information and materials for use in marketing and selling services; monitor the business and financial performance of publications and recommend changes and updates in response to customer needs and performance in the marketplace; coordinate or combine coverage with other BBNA products or services; prepare and monitor budget and ensure compliance; respond to calls and letters from subscribers; seek feedback from subscribers and cancellees regarding product usage, coverage, and value to user; explore new product proposals related to assigned publications; remain current of developments on issues related to publications’ scope of coverage; and assume other responsibilities as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:
7+ years’ experience in journalism, including reporting, writing, and substantive copy editing of complex material; one year of project and resource management experience; knowledge of subjects covered by assigned publications, including issues, trends, target markets, and marketing and business strategies; understanding of all systems and workflows involved in the production of print and electronic products; excellent writing, reporting, researching, editing, and copy editing skills; knowledge of government and regulatory processes; strong organizational and project management skills, including ability to use project resources and staff effectively within established schedules, budgets, and other guidelines; and excellent interpersonal skills to deal with customers, staff, and other contacts inside and outside BBNA. Bachelor’s in English or journalism preferred. Environmental news experience preferred.

Apply here.

Chris Roush

Chris Roush was the dean of the School of Communications at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut. He was previously Walter E. Hussman Sr. Distinguished Professor in business journalism at UNC-Chapel Hill. He is a former business journalist for Bloomberg News, Businessweek, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Tampa Tribune and the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. He is the author of the leading business reporting textbook "Show me the Money: Writing Business and Economics Stories for Mass Communication" and "Thinking Things Over," a biography of former Wall Street Journal editor Vermont Royster.

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