News Editor

The Austin Chronicle seeks a full-time, experienced News Editor to run our coverage of city and state news and politics. This is an Austin-based (not remote) position. Founded in 1981 and committed to a progressive point of view, The Austin Chronicle is an independent, locally owned and operated alternative weekly. The News Editor oversees the News department’s coverage of local issues, assigning, editing, and writing stories on topics including (but not limited to) City Hall and statehouse politics, education, abortion rights, voting rights, the environment, social justice, transportation, public safety, and development. Duties include crafting the weekly storylist for print; assigning and editing stories; leading breaking news coverage online; managing the assistant news editor, news staff writer, and freelance reporters; and engaging with the community, organizations, and public figures.