Managing Editor

The Augusta Press; Augusta (GA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Editorial writing

Workflow management

Mentoring reporters

News judgment

CMS familiarity

Media law & ethics

On-site work

Time management

Local journalism

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism/Communications or related field

Tools

Content management systems

Web analytics

Digital publishing tools

Job description

Company Description

The Augusta Press is a locally owned online newspaper focused on delivering news and feature coverage in Richmond and Columbia counties. The organization is committed to protecting the public's right to know by providing thorough reporting on local issues that matter to the community. It emphasizes accountability by closely monitoring and reporting on the actions of local governments and public institutions. As a digital newsroom, The Augusta Press offers opportunities to contribute to impactful local journalism and shape how regional stories are told online.

Role Description

The Managing Editor is a fulltime, hybrid role based in Augusta, GA. This position oversees daily newsroom operations, including assigning stories, managing editorial calendars, and ensuring timely publication of content. The Managing Editor will edit articles for clarity, accuracy, style, and legal risk, and guide reporters through the reporting process from pitch to final copy. The role includes mentoring staff, coordinating coverage priorities, and maintaining editorial standards that support the publication’s mission of accountability journalism. Because the staff is small, the Managing Editor will also help with news coverage, but the parameters of that can be discussed. The Managing Editor will collaborate with leadership on content strategy, uphold ethical reporting practices, and help shape the voice and direction of The Augusta Press.

Qualifications

• Strong editorial and writing skills, including advanced editing, story shaping, and headline writing.
• Experience managing newsroom workflows, assigning stories, and coordinating coverage across beats.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor reporters, provide constructive feedback, and develop talent.
• Excellent news judgment, with a focus on local issues, accountability reporting, and community impact.
• Familiarity with digital publishing tools, content management systems, and basic web analytics.
• Ability to work on-site in Augusta, GA, collaborate with a local team, and engage with community stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple deadlines.
• Knowledge of media law, ethics, and best practices in fact-checking and sourcing.
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Prior experience in an editorial leadership role within a newsroom or digital publication is highly beneficial.

Salary is negotiable. The position will remain open until filled, but we would like to have someone in place by early December or sooner.