Editor-in-Chief

Key Responsibilities

Cultivate an open newsroom culture of collaboration, quality, innovation, data-driven decision-making, accountability, and intelligent use of resources; retain and attract talent, and ensure community engagement is reflected in everyday coverage
Manage and mentor editors in each location to produce strong, community-oriented accountability journalism with impact; act as editor when needed to ensure editorial needs are fully met in all locations
Collaborate with the ELT, particularly Audience leadership, to ensure the product is in line with the mission and values of the organization
Identify and define key performance indicators (KPIs); in conjunction with the ELT and other stakeholders, define strategic priorities; set annual organizational and employee goals; inspire and support employees to achieve or exceed targets in support of the mission
Develop and implement an editorial strategy that drives traffic, engages readers, and supports revenue growth, including identifying new content verticals and formats, and partnering with other departments to optimize content distribution
Collaborate with the ELT, particularly Audience leadership, to ensure the product is in line with the mission and values of the organization
Identify and define key performance indicators (KPIs); in conjunction with the ELT and other stakeholders, define strategic priorities; set annual organizational and employee goals; inspire and support employees to achieve or exceed targets in support of the mission
Develop and implement an editorial strategy that drives traffic, engages readers, and supports revenue growth, including identifying new content verticals and formats, and partnering with other departments to optimize content distribution
Create an annual newsroom department budget for approval, and ensure sound financial management within that budget with accurate regular reports, KPIs and financial summaries
Work closely with audience and revenue leaders on strategies to grow the publication’s readership and editorial ambitions
Identify and manage all editorial risks that could significantly impact The Beacon
Ensure the newsroom has management systems and structures in place to operate effectively, with accountability and safety, and that all professional standards are met
Seek out and develop new income streams and products to ensure sustainability
Work closely with journalism partners — including ProPublica, Report For America, the Solutions Journalism Network, and others — to ensure continued support for our editorial ambitions
Serve as a visible advocate for The Beacon in the community, including speaking at public events