Lead Local News Editor — Hybrid, Augusta, GA

The Augusta Press; Augusta (GA); Hybrid; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Augusta Press, a locally owned online newspaper serving Richmond and Columbia counties, seeks a Managing Editor to lead daily newsroom operations in Augusta, GA. You will assign stories, manage the editorial calendar, and ensure timely publication while editing for clarity, accuracy, and legal risk.

You will mentor reporters, coordinate coverage priorities, and uphold ethical reporting practices, shaping the voice and direction of the publication.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong editorial and writing skills with attention to clarity, accuracy and style.
• Experience leading newsroom workflows and mentoring reporters.
• Excellent news judgment with focus on local issues and accountability reporting.
• Familiarity with CMS, web analytics and digital publishing tools.

Aufgaben

• Oversee daily newsroom operations and assign stories across beats.
• Manage editorial calendars and ensure timely content publication.
• Edit articles for clarity, accuracy, style, and legal risk.
• Guide reporters from pitch to final copy; mentor staff and develop talent.
• Collaborate with leadership on content strategy and uphold editorial standards.
• Contribute to coverage decisions and shape newsroom voice and direction.
• Assist with news coverage as needed given small staff.

Kenntnisse

Editorial writing

Workflow management

Mentoring reporters

News judgment

CMS familiarity

Media law & ethics

On-site work

Time management

Local journalism

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Journalism/Communications or related field

Tools

Content management systems

Web analytics

Digital publishing tools

Jobbeschreibung

The Augusta Press, a locally owned online newspaper serving Richmond and Columbia counties, seeks a Managing Editor to lead daily newsroom operations in Augusta, GA. You will assign stories, manage the editorial calendar, and ensure timely publication while editing for clarity, accuracy, and legal risk.

You will mentor reporters, coordinate coverage priorities, and uphold ethical reporting practices, shaping the voice and direction of the publication.