Job Overview

The Managing Editor is a new position at WAMC. Working under the News Director and closely with the Assistant News Director, the Managing Editor will oversee daily news production and longer-term News Department projects, helping to manage a dozen news staffers and additional freelancers, editing stories and web content, working with other departments to ensure public quality control, and serving as an on-air presence when required.

Responsibilities and Duties

Uphold and demand excellence in WAMC’s regional news products

Uphold WAMC’s standards and ethics

Work closely with other newsroom leaders to ensure a shared vision for deploying journalistic resources

Run the daily news meeting and schedule daybooks

Correspond with reporters by phone and email throughout the day to adapt to changing needs

React quickly to changing news narratives and breaking stories across a large coverage area

Work with reporters and producers to execute three daily live news magazines, special coverage, and hourly newscasts, and other projects

Work to develop new media products such as podcasts, newsletters, and live events

Serve as a voice of authority in working with staff reporters, press officers, news partners within the New York Public News Network and beyond, and within the company

Keep WAMC’s digital products accurate and up to date with regular attention

A flexible schedule including some nights, weekends and holidays is required

Qualifications

The Managing Editor should have a strong news background, supervisory experience, a strong reporting portfolio, and excellent news knowledge

The Managing Editor must maintain excellent organization while also being able to adapt to changing needs and circumstances rapidly

Audio editing experience is a must

Excellent proofreading and copyediting skills are a must

The Managing Editor should be fluent in the news of the coverage area and the public media system

Resume with cover letter and demo to: Ian Pickus ipickus@wamc.org. No calls please.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Weekends as needed

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

copy and audio editing: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

driver license (Required)

Work Location: In person

WAMC Northeast Public Radio jobs

Managing Editor

Never Miss a New Opportunity