Group Editor, Jewish Publications & Community Leader

Vance Airscoop; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid-Atlantic Media seeks a Group Editor to lead its Jewish publications across the Washington, DC, Baltimore and Philadelphia region. This high-energy role requires strategic editorial leadership, strong mentoring, and a public-facing presence in the Jewish community.

The Group Editor will guide reporters, plan coverage, and oversee editing and fact-checking, while driving digital engagement and audience growth across websites, newsletters, and social media.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in Jewish community journalism.
• Strong editing skills under deadline-driven environment.
• Proven leadership experience managing editorial teams.
• Familiarity with WordPress, social media platforms, digital photography, and video.
• Ability to balance high-level editorial planning with hands-on reporting, editing, and community engagement.
• Deep knowledge of and connections within the Jewish community required.

Responsibilities

• Guide reporters in developing enterprise stories, breaking news coverage, and local exclusives.
• Plan editorial coverage and manage story assignments.
• Monitor community developments, social media, email, and other sources for story ideas and emerging trends.
• Communicate regularly with sources, community leaders, readers, and public officials.
• Oversight of editing and factchecking to ensure adherence to AP Style and company editorial standards.
• Maintain the highest standards of journalistic integrity and quality.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of reporters and editors.
• Set clear editorial expectations and foster a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Assist with reporting and breaking news coverage when needed.
• Drive strong digital engagement and audience growth across websites, newsletters, and social media platforms.
• Represent the publications throughout the communities.
• Help expand audience reach and strengthen brand visibility.
• Collaborate with company leadership on long-term editorial initiatives and growth strategies.
• Work closely with the publisher to identify opportunities for innovation and expansion.

Skills

Jewish community journalism

Editing

Leadership

WordPress

Social media

Photo & video

Editorial planning

Community engagement

Tools

WordPress

Video editing

Job description

Mid-Atlantic Media seeks a Group Editor to lead its Jewish publications across the Washington, DC, Baltimore and Philadelphia region. This high-energy role requires strategic editorial leadership, strong mentoring, and a public-facing presence in the Jewish community.

The Group Editor will guide reporters, plan coverage, and oversee editing and fact-checking, while driving digital engagement and audience growth across websites, newsletters, and social media.