Climate News Editor & Editorial Strategy Lead

Current Newspaper; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 78,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

403(b) with company match

On-site fitness center

Vacation: 3 weeks

Paid holidays: 12

Personal days: 2

Sick and parental leave

Job summary

NHPR in Concord, NH seeks a Senior News Editor to shape journalism strategy across online and on-air content. You will lead a small reporting team, collaborating with the VP of News and newsroom leaders to push journalism into new, creative directions.

This on-site role focuses on By Degrees climate reporting and setting editorial direction for in-depth, solutions-oriented stories. Reporting to the VP of News, this full-time position requires strong leadership, broadcast and digital newsroom

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of journalism experience including editorial work.
• Editing experience strongly preferred.
• Climate/environment beat experience preferred.
• Comfort in a digital newsroom and hybrid work environment.
• Ability to lead a small team of reporters and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily and long-term news coverage and publishing strategy with VP of News and editors.
• Manage and edit a small team of reporters and assign stories to publication.
• Oversee daily news desk for broadcast and NHPR.org content, including audio features.
• Ensure journalism meets high ethical standards and practices.
• Represent the newsroom with external audiences as needed.
• Participate in on-air fundraising as required.

Skills

Editorial leadership

Editing

Climate beat

Newsroom management

Broadcast journalism

Digital journalism

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Job description

NHPR in Concord, NH seeks a Senior News Editor to shape journalism strategy across online and on-air content. You will lead a small reporting team, collaborating with the VP of News and newsroom leaders to push journalism into new, creative directions.

This on-site role focuses on By Degrees climate reporting and setting editorial direction for in-depth, solutions-oriented stories. Reporting to the VP of News, this full-time position requires strong leadership, broadcast and digital newsroom