Regional Managing Editor & Audience Growth Leader

Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association

Harrisburg (Dauphin County)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance
Paid time off
401(k) and other company benefits

Job summary

The Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association seeks a Group Managing Editor to oversee multiple newspapers in Harrisburg. The ideal candidate will provide editorial leadership, ensuring high-quality journalism while mentoring staff and managing daily newsroom workflows.

Applicants should have at least five years of newsroom experience and strong editing skills. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

  • Five years of newsroom experience preferred, including supervisory or management responsibilities.
  • Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage multiple projects under deadline pressure.

Responsibilities

  • Provide editorial leadership for multiple newspapers.
  • Ensure high-quality journalism across publications.
  • Lead editorial operations and manage staffing schedules.

Skills

Editing
Reporting
Organizational skills
Coaching
Digital publishing platforms
Audience analytics
Content strategies

Job description

The Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association seeks a Group Managing Editor to oversee multiple newspapers in Harrisburg. The ideal candidate will provide editorial leadership, ensuring high-quality journalism while mentoring staff and managing daily newsroom workflows.

Applicants should have at least five years of newsroom experience and strong editing skills. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan.

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