The Houston Business Journal is seeking a managing editor to serve as the newsroom’s chief operating officer.
This person will oversee and ensure the smooth flow of content from conception to publishing on all platforms. The ideal candidate will be particularly adept at and have a passion for digital excellence.
As the newsroom’s most hands-on manager and coach of reporters, the managing editor brings ideas, inspiration and guidance to the staff, and actively directs the deployment of resources online, on mobile, in email, in print and on social media.
The ME reports directly to the editor-in-chief.
The successful candidate must be able to make smart snap judgments about how best to tell stories and must be able to manage both people and content exceedingly well.
A minimum of 10 years of experience in a newsroom is required. Houston community experience is a plus.
