Managing Editor (Remote) - Investigative Public-Interest News

Spotlight PA; State College (Centre County); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Spotlight PA in the United States is seeking a managing editor to lead its State College regional bureau, overseeing investigative and public-service reporting across 14 counties.

You will supervise three reporters, assign beats, coach pitches and sourcing, and guide stories from idea through publication, while building a collaborative network with partners and events.

This full-time role offers a remote position based in north-central PA with salary range $80,000-$90,000 and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing and editing local journalism from idea through publication.
• Strong editing and story-organization skills with ability to mentor reporters.
• Ability to work collaboratively with external partners and a startup team.
• Willingness to base in or relocate to north-central Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Supervise three reporters to deliver accountability and public-service journalism.
• Assign beats, coach pitches, sourcing and story structure; conduct regular one-on-ones.
• Address performance issues and advise on disciplinary action when needed.
• Lead recruitment and hiring for the bureau, coordinating with senior management.
• Write and produce Talk of the Town, a three-day-a-week newsletter.
• Engage with community partners and represent the newsroom at events.

Skills

Editing

Newsroom management

Coaching reporters

Hiring

Collaboration

Tools

CMS

Job description

Spotlight PA in the United States is seeking a managing editor to lead its State College regional bureau, overseeing investigative and public-service reporting across 14 counties.

You will supervise three reporters, assign beats, coach pitches and sourcing, and guide stories from idea through publication, while building a collaborative network with partners and events.

This full-time role offers a remote position based in north-central PA with salary range $80,000-$90,000 and benefits.