Regional Editor

San Antonio Express-News; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

San Antonio Express-News is seeking a Regional Editor to oversee reporters covering expansion areas around San Antonio, including Austin, Fredericksburg, New Braunfels and San Marcos, and to report and write stories in these regions as part of MySA’s broader coverage expansion.

You will implement the content strategy, assign stories, edit submissions for style and accuracy, and cultivate a creative partnership with reporters to produce timely, compelling journalism that drives traffic while

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience as an editor.
• At least two years’ experience as a reporter.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Execute the content strategy and manage the work of reporters covering expansion areas. This includes spotting timely stories that work for a digital-first MySA audience, assigning stories and videos, helping reporters generate ideas, working with them to refine those ideas, and editing their stories for both style and accuracy.
• Write and report timely, compelling, and traffic-driving stories and videos as needed.

Skills

Editing

Reporting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

The Regional Editor will oversee the work of reporters covering areas outside of San Antonio, including Austin, Fredericksburg, New Braunfels and San Marcos, and will report and write stories in these areas as well. This position is intended to support MySA’s expanded coverage into the broader regions surrounding San Antonio.

Responsibilities

• Execute the content strategy and manage the work of reporters covering expansion areas. This includes spotting timely stories that work for a digital-first MySA audience, assigning stories and videos, helping reporters generate ideas, working with them to refine those ideas, and editing their stories for both style and accuracy. The editor is expected to develop a creative partnership with reporters to help them produce outstanding journalism.
• Write and report timely, compelling, and traffic-driving stories and videos as needed.

Critical Skills

• Skilled editor who ensures published articles and videos are well reported, clear, and accurate.
• Follow regional news developments to ensure coverage is timely and urgent.
• Creative and analytical thinker who can generate, refine story ideas, and improve submitted stories.
• Able to edit and post stories quickly when circumstances require, track audience metrics, and provide constructive feedback to reporters.

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience as an editor.
• At least two years’ experience as a reporter.
• Bachelor’s degree.