Breaking News Editor

The Charlotte Observer’s news editor leads our breaking news and public safety coverage. This editor will work closely with the deputy managing editor and others to lead our journalists in selecting, pursuing and writing stories that will inform, entertain and ignite the interest of readers in the Charlotte area and beyond. Day-to-day duties will include assisting with assignments, scheduling, story budgeting, editing and ensuring that our work reaches the widest audience possible. This editor will also have important responsibilities like producing a daily audio news briefing (training provided), assisting with homepage management and production needs, and communicating with the Observer’s in-market TV partner to share and promote content. This is a position for a well-rounded journalist with news reporting experience as well as a strong background in editing. This editor should be a skilled coach who can help reporters build sources, come up with story ideas and elevate their overall coverage.