Milwaukee Biz Journal seeks a managing editor

The Milwaukee Business Journal is looking for a Managing Editor to help lead and grow our newsroom. This person 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.

Skills & Experience

5+ years with demonstrated success in a top leadership role preferred.
An understanding of the changing media landscape and ability to develop strategies to address market and consumer change.
Effective time management skills.
The ability to exceed expectations in a results-oriented environment.
Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
BA/BS degree preferred.
Must have experience with InDesign and similar platforms if applicable.
Experience in MS Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
Must have experience using Teams, Webex, Zoom, or related communication platforms.

Job Responsibilities

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.

Duties

Employ whip smart news judgment and a solid news sense
Make smart snap judgments about how best to tell stories
Manage both people and content exceedingly well
Motivate and help newsroom tell compelling stories
Inspire, motivate and mentor reporters, editors and other staff members
Keep the newsroom organized, on time and on the rails
Embrace and manage growth and change
Believe that serving your audience is a newsroom’s chief responsibility
Communicate exceptionally well
Create a collegial, collaborative newsroom culture and vibe

To apply, go 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.