Digital-First Editor-in-Chief & Audience Growth Leader

Phoenix Business Journal

Arizona

On-site

USD 140,000 - 210,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

401K Plan with Employer Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Multiple Employee DependentScholarship

Commuter Flexible Spending

Lifestyle Programs

Medical Infertility Services

Corporate discount programs

Employee Recognition/Service Awards

Job summary

The Editor-in-Chief (EIC) at American City Business Journals oversees content strategy and quality across print, digital, and events in our local Business Journal. You will drive audience loyalty, growth, and brand strength with a digital-first mindset, mentoring reporters and guiding coverage decisions.

As a member of the leadership team, you will collaborate with the Publisher to identify new business and audience opportunities, extend the brand, and embrace evolving tools and technologies to

Qualifications

Minimum 5--7 years in management or leadership roles.
Experience leading online news operations and beat reporting.

Responsibilities

Define and execute content strategy for print, digital, and events.
Mentor and develop newsroom staff; guide coverage decisions.
Drive audience loyalty and growth with a digital-first mindset.
Collaborate with Publisher on new business and audience opportunities.
Lead cross-departmental initiatives and partner with external channels.

Skills

Leadership

Editing

Online news

Beat reporting

Audience growth

Change management

Reader engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Tools

Digital platforms

CMS/qps

Job description

As a member of the leadership team, you will collaborate with the Publisher to identify new business and audience opportunities, extend the brand, and embrace evolving tools and technologies to

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