Full-Time

Crain’s Cleveland seeks an executive editor

January 15, 2025

Posted by Chris Roush

Crain’s Cleveland Business is dedicated to providing comprehensive journalism for business leaders in the greater Cleveland area. Our mission is to build a digital-first newsroom that delivers quality content focused on breaking news, in-depth coverage, and service-driven journalism that empowers business leaders.

The Executive Editor will lead Crain’s Cleveland Business’s newsroom towards achieving a digital-first workflow. Reporting directly to the Group President, the Executive Editor will focus on creating competitive journalism, driving digital audience growth, and fostering collaboration across various teams within the organization. Success in this role is defined by the ability to innovate within the newsroom, enhance the quality and reach of our reporting, and contribute to the overall growth objectives of the brand.

The position is based in Cleveland, Ohio, with an expectation of being in the office at least three days a week (preferably Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)

What You’ll Do

  • Lead the daily news report for crainscleveland.com and the weekly print report
  • Develop and implement a digital-first newsroom workflow focused on breaking news and in-depth coverage
  • Direct coverage of key Cleveland business sectors including commercial real estate, healthcare, manufacturing, and sports business
  • Foster a newsroom culture that prioritizes audience engagement and analytics-driven journalism
  • Collaborate with senior leadership across city brands, including marketing and advertising sales teams
  • Oversee the production of multimedia content such as video and podcasts
  • Assist in programming events as extensions of our journalism
  • Develop long-term newsroom strategies in collaboration with the Group Publisher
  • Build and maintain a strong sourcing base to ensure first-to-market news and unique contextual reporting
  • Drive subscriber growth and enhance page views through innovative content distribution methods

Who You Are

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in a newsroom, with at least 5 years of leading a team
  • Proven track record of leading a digital transformation within a newsroom
  • Proficient in using digital analytics tools such as Chartbeat and Metrics for News
  • Experienced in data reporting and multimedia content production
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide veteran reporters and editors through digital changes
  • Excellent collaborator, able to work effectively with other teams and senior leadership
  • Familiarity with AI tools and their application in journalism
  • Holds a degree in a related field, Journalism (preferred)
  • Demonstrates a deep understanding of audience engagement and content promotion strategies
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment and possess a sense of urgency in news delivery

This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

To apply, go here.

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