Job Description

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Managing Editor, Daily Desk in United States.

In this role, you will lead the daily editorial operations of a fast-paced newsroom, overseeing content strategy, production, and quality across multiple platforms. You will manage a team of reporters and editors, ensuring timely, accurate, and engaging coverage of breaking news, features, and analysis. The Managing Editor will coordinate cross-departmental workflows, implement editorial standards, and drive innovation in storytelling and audience engagement. This position requires strong leadership, editorial judgment, and the ability to thrive under tight deadlines. Ideal candidates are highly organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about delivering impactful journalism while fostering a collaborative newsroom culture.

Accountabilities:

• Oversee daily news operations, managing editors and reporters to ensure timely, accurate, and compelling coverage.
• Assign and prioritize stories, manage newsroom workflows, and coordinate content across multiple platforms.
• Uphold and enforce editorial standards, ethics, and style guidelines.
• Collaborate with digital, video, and social teams to enhance audience engagement and expand content reach.
• Lead editorial meetings, briefings, and planning sessions to align team objectives and coverage priorities.
• Mentor and develop newsroom staff, providing guidance on reporting, writing, and professional growth.
• Analyze audience metrics to inform editorial decisions and optimize content performance.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years of editorial experience, including leadership roles in fast-paced newsrooms.
• Proven ability to manage teams, coordinate workflows, and meet tight deadlines.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills across multiple formats.
• Strong understanding of digital news platforms, social media, and multimedia content strategies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making abilities.
• Passion for quality journalism, audience engagement, and continuous newsroom innovation.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible work arrangements and remote opportunities.
• Paid time off, holidays, and personal leave.
• Professional development and mentorship programs.
• Collaborative and inclusive newsroom culture.
• Access to industry events and networking opportunities.

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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