The Assistant Managing Editor is a critical player in the planning and production of the weekly print and digital products, contributing to the weekly and daily publishing cycles in multiple ways: helping to plan and execute special publications, copy editing, coaching and inspiring reporters, producing a lively and rich weekly newspaper with all its various components and serving as the editorial department’s liaison with other departments in matters that pertain to awards publications, events and other cross-departmental activities.
Job Responsibilities
- Work hand in hand with the managing editor and editor-in-chief to conceive, assign, edit and produce the weekly print newspaper, special publications and special sections.
- Compile and assign profiles for special publications, such as 40 Under 40 and Women of Influence.
- Source and coordinate with staff reporters and others to produce Business Journal stories, for both print and online.
- Report and write daily stories
- Edit news stories throughout the day for the Business Journal’s print and digital platforms.
- Assist events team with awards programs, including overseeing nomination process and outreach to awardees.
- Regularly participate in and attend Business Journal-sponsored events.
- Work with the managing editor and editor-in-chief to develop a sophisticated read on the pulse of the business community so as to best coach and inspire the news team toward greater audience growth and engagement.
Skills & Experience
- 3 to 4 years experience in print and online news operation. Background in business journalism and reporting is a plus, as is knowledge of the Philadelphia market.
- Experience leading journalists in a hard-news environment.
- Comfortable operating in a rapidly changing media environment.
- Daily and, preferably, weekly print experience for a business news operation.
- Beat reporter experience.
- Strong wordsmith who has demonstrated a talent for reporter and story development.
- Strong knowledge of AP style.
- Familiarity with InDesign and online content management systems, SEO, analytics.
- Strong headline writer, for both print and online.
- Effective communicator and coach, able to share knowledge and inspire team to pursue in-depth, engaging and unique journalism.
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