Assistant Managing Editor

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 and focus sections, 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.

This is the perfect job for a reporter with a couple of years of experience who is looking to move into the editing ranks.
Skills & Experience

Experience leading journalists in a hard-news environment.
Comfortable operating in 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.

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.
Assign, edit and contribute business executive profiles and other regular features.
Work with the data reporter to develop data-driven list packages.
Source and coordinate with staff reporters and others to produce Business Journal stories, for both print and online.
Edit news stories throughout the day for the Business Journal’s print and digital platforms.
Assist events team with awards programs, including outreach to judges and 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.