Editor in Chief: Arts & Civic Leader

Chicago Reader; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan with employer matching

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A prominent media outlet in Chicago seeks an Editor in Chief to lead their editorial team with a focus on arts, culture, and civic life. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of journalism experience, strong news judgment, and a commitment to high ethical standards. This role is full-time, hybrid, and involves overseeing both print and digital content while fostering a collaborative work culture.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of journalism experience required.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams essential.
• Must have strong storytelling abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team producing diverse journalism formats.
• Edit and oversee content accuracy for print and digital.
• Collaborate with different departments and ensure production deadlines.

Skills

Journalism experience

Strong news judgment

Storytelling ability

Multidisciplinary management

Coaching journalists

Job description

A prominent media outlet in Chicago seeks an Editor in Chief to lead their editorial team with a focus on arts, culture, and civic life. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of journalism experience, strong news judgment, and a commitment to high ethical standards. This role is full-time, hybrid, and involves overseeing both print and digital content while fostering a collaborative work culture.