Lead Editor: Investigations & Digital-First News

Lookout Local; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lookout Santa Cruz is seeking a Managing Editor to lead editorial excellence across Santa Cruz County. This central newsroom role requires a proven editor who can elevate ambitious journalism and guide reporters across beats to produce distinctive, high-impact work.

The ideal candidate will bring sharp news judgment, strong line editing skills, and a track record coaching teams in a fast-paced, digital-first environment, delivering seven-day-a-week coverage with clarity and authority.

Qualifications

• Proven editor with track record of elevating ambitious journalism.
• Experience leading teams of reporters across multiple beats.
• Strong news judgment, story ideation, and line editing skills.

Responsibilities

• Editorial Leadership & Team Development
• Story Ideation & Execution
• Edit stories with rigor and precision
• Coach reporters to elevate reporting
• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement across the newsroom

Job description

Lookout Santa Cruz is seeking a Managing Editor to lead editorial excellence across Santa Cruz County. This central newsroom role requires a proven editor who can elevate ambitious journalism and guide reporters across beats to produce distinctive, high-impact work.

The ideal candidate will bring sharp news judgment, strong line editing skills, and a track record coaching teams in a fast-paced, digital-first environment, delivering seven-day-a-week coverage with clarity and authority.