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Denver Business Journal seeks a managing editor

The Denver Business Journal is looking for a Managing Editor to serve as the newsroom’s chief operating officer.

While the ME oversees and ensures the smooth flow of content from conception to publishing on all platforms, the ideal candidate is particularly adept at and has a particular passion for digital excellence. As the newsroom’s most hands-on manager and coach of reporters, the ME brings ideas, inspiration, and guidance to the staff, and actively directs the deployment of resources online, on mobile, in email, print and on social. The ME reports directly to the Editor in Chief.

Duties

Strong news judgment and a solid news sense An ability to make snap judgments about how best to tell stories An aptitude for managing both people and content An interest in inspiring, motivating and mentoring reporters, editors and other staff members Keen organizational skills A strong desire for growth and change Belief that serving your audience is a newsroom’s chief responsibility Exceptional communication skills A drive to create a collegial, collaborative newsroom culture and vibe.

Skills

Proven interest in and aptitude for team leadership (even when you’re not officially the leader) Coaching skill a must Comfortable operating in rapidly changing media environment Strong wordsmith who has demonstrated a talent for reporting and story development Hands-on experience in guiding and contributing to large-scale editorial projects Ease working in a digital environment and on social media Weekly print experience in a business news operation a plus.

To apply, send clips, resume and a cover letter to Beth Hunt, director of editorial recruiting and development, at bzhunt@bizjournals.com.

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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