Managing Editor - Cross-Platform News & Editorial Leader

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WBUR in Boston seeks a Managing Editor to shape Here & Now's editorial vision, standards, and content strategy across broadcast, digital, podcast, social, and video. You will lead a high-performing team and ensure rigorous journalism, daily editorial planning, and cross-platform growth.

The role reports to the Here & Now Executive Producer and emphasizes data-informed decisions, audience development, and revenue opportunities with partner stations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional journalism experience with a demonstrated record of upholding rigorous standards — accuracy, fairness, independence, transparency
• At least 3 years in a senior editorial leadership role (managing desk, editorial management, or equivalent)
• Strong editorial judgment across hard news, politics, features, breaking coverage, and live broadcast environments
• Working knowledge of broadcast journalism, digital storytelling, and multimedia formats
• Proven ability to set and enforce editorial standards without being doctrinaire; balance consistency with flexibility and fairness

Responsibilities

• Editorial Authority & Quality Assurance: Own Here & Now’s editorial standards across outputs and ensure journalism is defensible at every touchpoint
• Edit scripts, guide story framing, and provide real-time editorial counsel to producers and hosts during broadcasts and breaking news
• Maintain fluency in NPR, WBUR, and industry editorial standards; ensure consistent application across the team
• Represent Here & Now's editorial voice to member stations, NPR, and external partners
• Oversee development of high-impact enterprise journalism and special series
• Ensure the program's best stories reach broad audiences through multimedia distribution with national Digital Team and partner stations
• Liaise with Member Partnerships to identify editorial-driven revenue opportunities
• Champion use of new technologies and formats to enhance reporting across platforms
• Strategic Vision & Audience Development: develop content strategy to grow reach across communities and platforms
• Lead cross-platform editorial thinking from broadcast to social, digital, podcast, and video
• Monitor news landscape and analytics to keep Here & Now relevant and distinctive
• Daily Editorial Planning & Priorities: set show priorities and oversee daily workflows
• Coordinate with hosts and producers on off-air work to align with strategy
• Manage seasonal coverage and major events planning
• Hiring, Management & Development: directly manage editorial staff and invest in growth
• Hire for editorial excellence and cultural fit; build inclusive teams
• Conduct regular reviews; create clear paths for advancement
• Identify and develop future leaders within the team
• Foster a culture of editorial excellence and continuous improvement
• Work closely with leadership to maintain high-quality daily production
• We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration

Skills

Editorial leadership

Journalism

Broadcast newsroom

Multimedia storytelling

Data analytics

Communication skills

Editorial standards

Public media knowledge

Job description

WBUR in Boston seeks a Managing Editor to shape Here & Now's editorial vision, standards, and content strategy across broadcast, digital, podcast, social, and video. You will lead a high-performing team and ensure rigorous journalism, daily editorial planning, and cross-platform growth.

The role reports to the Here & Now Executive Producer and emphasizes data-informed decisions, audience development, and revenue opportunities with partner stations.