Managing Editor

Wick Communications is looking for a managing editor to lead the Madison Daily Leader in South Dakota. In this position, you’ll oversee all newsgathering for the Daily Leader, a pillar of the community with roots going back to the 1880s.

Today, the Madison Daily Leader has a growing digital audience and connects with readers through email newsletters, social media, mobile apps and regular print publications.

Successful candidates will have a history of producing quality journalism in both print and digital.

We’re looking for someone living in, or willing to relocate to Madison.

Duties include overseeing the newsroom's two reporters, coaching and developing the reporters, contributing original content and editing daily news coverage for online and print publication. The managing editor will also work with designers for the print layout.

The managing editor will also build community engagement through regular outreach and events.

Qualifications:
Excellent editing skills
5+ years of journalism experience
Experience leading a news team
Social media management, newsletter writing or multimedia editing are pluses
Living in, or willing to relocate to Madison.

This is a full-time, salaried position with full benefits — medical and vision insurance, and a 401k retirement plan. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Please send a resume and cover letter to Madison Daily Leader General Manager Paul Hunting at paul@madisondailyleader.com.

About Madison
Madison is a charming city nestled in the heart of the state’s Lake County on the Eastern edge of the state, about 45 minutes north of Sioux City. With a rich history and a vibrant community, Madison offers a blend of small-town charm and modern amenities. The city has approximately 7,000 residents who take pride in their close-knit community and a strong sense of belonging.

The Madison Daily Leader is part of Wick Communications, a third-generation family-owned local media company based in Arizona. The company has been a consistent digital leader in our industry. It has received two Google News Initiative funding awards in the past two years and has participated in Poynter’s Table Stakes program, Meta’s Reader Revenue Accelerator, and LMA’s Family and Independent Media Sustainability Lab.