Managing Editor

Nashville Public Radio; Humble (TX); Hybrid; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Flexible hybrid schedule

Ongoing support from editorial teams

Job summary

Nashville Public Radio seeks a Managing Editor for Lake Houston City Lifestyle and East Montgomery City Lifestyle. This hybrid part-time role involves leading editorial planning, sourcing local stories, and managing freelance contributors. The ideal candidate is highly organized, has strong writing and editing skills, and enjoys building relationships in the community. The position offers flexibility and the chance to shape the voice of premium publications that serve local communities.

Qualifications

• Must live within 20 miles of Kingwood / Lake Houston.
• Available for local meetings, interviews, photo shoots, and community events.

Responsibilities

• Lead editorial planning for two monthly publications.
• Source compelling local stories and conduct interviews.
• Manage freelance writers and ensure editorial deadlines.

Skills

Strong writing and editing ability

Highly organized

Strong communicator

Problem solver

Tools

Google Workspace

Project management tools

Digital communication platforms

Job description

Managing Editor | Lake Houston City Lifestyle + East Montgomery City Lifestyle

Kingwood / East Montgomery County, Texas

Hybrid | Part-Time

Help us tell the stories of our community.

Lake Houston and East Montgomery City Lifestyle are premium community publications serving our local communities.

We're looking for a high-ownership, relationship-driven Editor who loves people, storytelling, community, and execution.

This is not a sit-behind-a-screen writing job.

This role requires someone who enjoys being in the community, building relationships with business owners and local leaders, leading content creation, and making sure every issue is executed with excellence.

What You'll Own

• Lead editorial planning for two monthly publications
• Source compelling local stories, businesses, nonprofits, families, and community leaders
• Conduct interviews and develop feature stories
• Coordinate photo shoots and visual storytelling
• Manage freelance writers, photographers, and contributors
• Own editorial deadlines and production schedules
• Collaborate with team on monthly editorial strategy
• Ensure every issue reflects premium brand standards

Who You Are

• Highly organized
• Strong communicator
• Comfortable interviewing business owners and community leaders
• Naturally relational and confident in person
• Able to manage multiple deadlines without being managed
• Detail-oriented with high standards
• Problem solver who takes ownership

Ideal Background

• Teaching
• Journalism
• Editorial
• Content marketing
• Public relations
• Magazine publishing
• Communications
• Community storytelling

Requirements

• Must live within 20 miles of Kingwood / Lake Houston
• Must be available for local meetings, interviews, photo shoots, and community events
• Strong writing and editing ability
• Comfortable with Google Workspace, project management tools, and digital communication platforms

Why Join Us

• Help shape the voice of two respected local publications
• We provide comprehensive training on all essential editorial tasks and ongoing development support from corporate and national editorial teams
• Build meaningful relationships in the community
• Flexible hybrid schedule

To Apply

Please send:

• Resume
• Short cover letter
• 2-3 writing samples
• A quick note on why local community storytelling matters to you
• Complete our Culture Index Survey