Managing Editor

If you like working in a fast-paced environment with other like-minded people, this is the job for you. We are looking for someone who loves serving the community with high integrity and sharp journalism skills. The Wabash Plain Dealer is seeking a managing editor who is passionate about local journalism and able to manage news operations at a paper that publishes twice a week. We need someone with strong organizational, writing and reporting skills. The right candidate will have the ability to produce hard news stories and features with a knack for getting to the heart of an issue while helping others do the same. As the face of the editorial side of the Plain Dealer, the managing editor will need to forge strong working relationships with top officials and community leaders while managing production and communication strategies at the paper. The managing editor is responsible for ensuring each paper meets daily newspaper and special publication deadlines. The print edition publishes on Wednesday and Saturday. This role works closely with the executive editor to create and execute readership strategies, playing a main role in story gathering and agenda setting. This is a salaried position. Ability to work some nights and weekends is required. A license, good driving record and reliable transportation are required.