Metro Editor

The Post and Courier, South Carolina’s largest and the South’s oldest daily newspaper, seeks an experienced and driven metro editor in its Charleston office. This talented journalist and leader will guide a team of reporters in daily coverage as well as enterprise work.

Winner of the 2015 Pulitzer Prize for public service journalism and a six-time finalist since 2011, The Post and Courier prides itself on deep reporting and strong storytelling that makes a difference. We are a teaching newsroom that strives to support our staff and help our journalists grow through training, mentoring and collaboration.

The candidate we seek has a proven track record of guiding reporters on short-turn daily stories as well as enterprise work that competes for space on the front page. Experience with investigations would be a bonus. Being a stickler for grammar and style are equally as important to being able to spot holes in reporting and understanding the rhythms of great storytelling. We are looking for someone with a varied background as a journalist and editor, particularly local municipal and county government, politics and policy to education, health, transportation and other fields. We want someone who thrives working in a team environment and who also is committed to leading both veteran and new reporters. The person hire will help produce amazing stories with a talented staff.

The Post and Courier is one of the few remaining independent, family-owned newspapers. Our local owners’ roots in the community go back generations. They care deeply about this newspaper and its reputation.