Managing Editor

American City Business Journals, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Phoenix Business Journal is seeking a Managing Editor to guide the day-to-day operations of our newsroom in Phoenix. You will shape story selection, ensure fast, accurate reporting for online and print, and orchestrate a high-performing editorial team.

You will coach reporters and editors, drive digital excellence across platforms, and manage resources across online, mobile, email, print, and social media while upholding newsroom standards and audience focus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a top leadership role preferred.
• Understanding of the changing media landscape and strategies for change.
• Strong writing, editing and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with digital platforms and newsroom tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day newsroom operations across all platforms.
• Guide story selection and ensure fast, accurate reporting for online and print.
• Coach reporters and editors; foster a collaborative newsroom culture.
• Direct deployment of resources online, on mobile, in email, print and social.
• Maintain high standards of quality, ethics, and audience focus.
• Drive growth and digital excellence within the newsroom.

Skills

Leadership

News judgment

Digital storytelling

Editorial management

Communication

InDesign

MS Office

Teams/Zoom/Webex

Tools

InDesign

MS Office

Collaboration tools

Job description

The Phoenix Business Journal is looking for a Managing Editor to help lead and grow our newsroom. This person is charged with guiding the day-to-day efforts of the newsroom, and as such, must possess a solid news sense, an ability to make snap judgments about the proper treatment of stories for both online and print, and a high level of confidence in orchestrating the many simultaneous actions of the editorial team members.

Job Responsibilities

While the ME oversees and ensures the smooth flow of content from conception to publishing on all platforms, the ideal candidate is particularly adept at and has a particular passion for digital excellence.

As the newsroom's most hands‑on manager and coach of reporters, the ME brings ideas, inspiration, and guidance to the staff, and actively directs the deployment of resources online, on mobile, in email, print and on social.

Duties

• Employ whipsmart news judgment and a solid news sense
• Make smart snap judgments about how best to tell stories in any digital, print or social media format
• Manage both people and content exceedingly well
• Inspire, motivate and mentor reporters, editors and other staff members
• Keep the newsroom organized, on time and on the rails
• Embrace and manage growth and changeBelieve that serving your audience is a newsroom's chief responsibility
• Communicate exceptionally well
• Create a collegial, collaborative newsroom culture and vibe

Skills & Experience

• 5+ years with demonstrated success in a top leadership role preferred.
• An understanding of the changing media landscape and ability to develop strategies to address market and consumer change.
• The ability to exceed expectations in a results‑oriented environment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have experience with InDesign and similar platforms if applicable.
• Experience in MS Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Must have experience using Teams, Webex, Zoom, or related communication platforms.

Additional Job Information

The well‑being of our employees is paramount. For that reason, ACBJ offers a variety of rich and competitive benefits including bundled health, dental and vision plans designed to meet our employees' needs. We also provide programs to support mental health and wellness and a generous time‑off policy in support of taking the time needed to recharge.

Here are just a few of our programs:

• Paid Parental Leave
• 401K Plan with Employer Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Multiple Employee Dependent Scholarship Programs
• Commuter Flexible Spending
• Lifestyle Programs (Including incentives for healthy habits)
• Medical Infertility Services
• Corporate discount programs
• Employee Recognition/Service Awards
• And so much more!

(Benefits coverage indicated above may be based on employee participation in benefit programs and eligibility)

Salary Range

Negotiable

Compliance Statement

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable city, state or federal law.

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