Newsroom Lead & Digital 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 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.