Managing Editor

City Cast; Remote; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local news organization is seeking a Managing Editor to lead and support a team of reporters in Washington, DC. This full-time position involves mentoring journalists, shaping coverage strategies, and ensuring high editorial standards while managing daily editorial workflows. The candidate should have over three years of experience in local news editing, excellent communication skills, and a keen interest in DC's communities. The position offers a competitive salary of $80,000–$125,000, primarily remote with local presence required.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• 3+ years editing and managing reporters in local or regional news.
• Strong editorial judgment and understanding of shaping stories.
• Experience in fast-paced newsrooms.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary editor and manager for team of reporters.
• Edit newsletters and ensure accuracy in reporting.
• Coordinate with Executive Producer and manage editorial workflows.

Skills

Editorial judgment

Communication skills

Mentoring

Attention to detail

Cross-platform storytelling

Job description

City Cast DC is seeking an experienced, driven Managing Editor to lead and support a growing team of local reporters across multiple beats and platforms. Reporting to the Executive Producer, this role will serve as the primary editor and day‑to‑day point of contact for three reporters, guiding their coverage from pitch to publication. The Managing Editor will shape coverage strategy, uphold editorial standards, and ensure that reporting is accurate, sharp, and well‑positioned to reach audiences across platforms, including newsletters, podcasts, and social media. The ideal candidate is a strong editor and communicator who enjoys mentoring journalists, has keen news sense, is passionate about DC, and thrives in a fast‑moving newsroom.

Application Due: Thursday, February 19, 2026

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the primary editor and manager for a team of reporters, providing clear guidance, feedback, and support on a daily basis
• Review, refine, and approve story pitches, helping reporters sharpen angles, identify gaps, and prioritize coverage
• Edit newsletters and other written reporting for clarity, structure, voice, and accuracy, ensuring work meets City Cast DC’s editorial standards
• Fact‑check reporting and oversee accuracy and ensure fairness throughout the editing process
• Coordinate closely with the Executive Producer to plan how reporting will be shared and amplified across the City Cast DC podcast, newsletters, and social platforms
• Help manage editorial workflows, deadlines, and publishing schedules to keep the newsroom running smoothly
• Collaborate with reporters to develop beats and coverage strategies that serve the City Cast DC audience and reflect the rhythms of the city
• Provide coaching and mentorship to help reporters grow as writers, reporters, and public‑facing journalists
• Coordinate with marketing, sales, and membership teams to help build City Cast DC into a profitable and sustainable enterprise

What You Bring

• 3+ years editing and managing reporters in a local or regional news environment
• Strong editorial judgment and a deep understanding of how to shape and elevate reported stories
• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy, fairness, and clear fact‑checking processes
• Experience working in fast‑paced, deadline‑driven newsrooms
• Excellent communication and people‑management skills, with the ability to give constructive feedback and set clear expectations
• An understanding of cross‑platform storytelling, including how written reporting translates to audio and social media
• A genuine interest in DC and its communities, along with an appreciation for the city’s complexity and nuance

Benefits

The Managing Editor will report to the Executive Producer of City Cast DC. This position is full‑time, with excellent benefits. The annual salary range is $80,000–$125,000 depending on experience. You must be local, though work will be primarily remote. City Cast is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity, which involves attracting talented people from diverse backgrounds and traditions. Read about our mission and core values here. We encourage everyone to apply.