Managing Editor

Sedalia Democrat; Sedalia (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Sedalia Democrat and Warrensburg Star-Journal are seeking a Managing Editor to lead our editorial department and shape the newsroom’s vision. You will oversee daily operations, ensure accuracy and engaging content for our community, and drive storytelling with journalistic excellence.

You will mentor reporters, manage the workflow from brainstorming to publication, uphold AP Style standards, and collaborate across teams to meet deadlines while maintaining high editorial quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field (Required).
• At least 2 years of proven experience in editorial management (Required).
• Deep familiarity with AP Style, ethics, and media standards.
• Proficiency with Content Management Systems (CMS) and standard word processing software.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, sharp proofreading, and ability to work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage the editorial team, actively assigning tasks to writers and editors.
• Oversee the entire content creation workflow, from initial story brainstorming to final publication.
• Uphold top-tier editorial standards, ensuring content adheres to AP Style.
• Conduct rigorous fact-checking, deep research, and final proofreading for all pieces.
• Collaborate with reporters and contributors to develop compelling, informative content.
• Edit and polish copy for clarity, punchiness, accuracy, and structure.
• Coordinate across departments to meet deadlines.

Skills

AP Style mastery

Editorial leadership

Fact-checking

CMS proficiency

Story editing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism

Tools

CMS (Content Management Systems)

Job description

Join Our Team! The award winning Sedalia Democrat and Warrensburg Star-Journal are seeking a talented, driven Managing Editor to lead our editorial department.

As the Managing Editor, you will drive the editorial vision, oversee daily newsroom operations, and ensure our content remains accurate, engaging, and highly impactful for our community. If you are a detail-oriented newsroom leader with a passion for storytelling and a commitment to journalistic excellence, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and manage the editorial team, actively assigning tasks to writers and editors.
• Oversee the entire content creation workflow, from initial story brainstorming to final publication.
• Uphold top-tier editorial standards, ensuring all content adheres strictly to AP Style.
• Conduct rigorous fact-checking, deep research, and final proofreading for all pieces.
• Collaborate directly with reporters and contributors to develop compelling, informative content.
• Edit and polish copy for clarity, punchiness, accuracy, and structural consistency.
• Coordinate across departments to ensure seamless and timely publication deadlines are met.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field (Required).
• Experience: At least 2 years of proven experience in a similar editorial management role (Required).
• Style Mastery: Deep familiarity and competence with AP Style, journalistic ethics, and media standards.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with Content Management Systems (CMS) and standard word processing software.
• Strengths: Exceptional written and verbal communication, sharp proofreading skills, and the ability to thrive under tight daily deadlines.
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer