Breaking News Editor

The Times-Dispatch in Richmond, Virginia, part of Lee Enterprises, is hiring a breaking news editor to drive coverage of trending topics.

We’re looking for a collaborative and competitive leader who loves to grow audience and deliver high-impact journalism that resonates with our community.

Responsibilities include:

* Leading real-time coverage of breaking news, including live updates, alerts and social media posts, across the newsroom

* Working with journalists to ensure all content is optimized for digital audiences, including having related assets, video and SEO-friendly headlines

* Using analytics to inform newsroom coverage decisions and posting times to ensure maximize exposure

* Assisting with staff training to ensure best practices and helping newsroom leadership with strategic and long-range planning

* Coordinating with other Lee Enterprises Virginia newsrooms to share content

This position will work with all newsroom departments, including news and sports.

Founded in 1850, the Richmond Times-Dispatch is a 2021 Pulitzer Prize winner covering one of America’s most dynamic communities. We value memorable and consequential journalism that consistently grows audience in our competitive market.