Lead Editor: Shape Local News & Community Impact

Hagadone Media Group; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Columbia Basin Herald, based in Moses Lake, WA, seeks an Editor to lead a fast-paced newsroom and shape how the community sees itself. You will guide coverage across print and digital platforms, monitor key local issues, and ensure accountability in reporting.

You are an experienced newsroom leader with strong editorial judgment, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to mentorship, audience growth, and high standards for local journalism.

Qualifications

• Experienced newsroom leader with strong editorial judgment and excellent communication skills.
• Comfortable managing in a fast-paced environment.
• Skilled in digital publishing and audience growth.
• Committed to the value and impact of local journalism.
• Mentoring journalists and producing work that matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead a fast-moving newsroom producing coverage across print and digital platforms.
• Set the tone for stories that matter—from daily news to deep-dive investigative reporting.
• Guide coverage of agriculture, water, housing, education, energy, and economic growth.
• Strengthen watchdog reporting that keeps local government and institutions accountable.
• Shape the Herald's editorial voice, oversee opinion content, and champion enterprise reporting.
• Mentor reporters, raise newsroom standards, and foster urgency and growth.

Skills

Editorial leadership

Editorial judgment

Digital publishing

Audience growth

Job description

The Columbia Basin Herald, based in Moses Lake, WA, seeks an Editor to lead a fast-paced newsroom and shape how the community sees itself. You will guide coverage across print and digital platforms, monitor key local issues, and ensure accountability in reporting.

You are an experienced newsroom leader with strong editorial judgment, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to mentorship, audience growth, and high standards for local journalism.