Deputy Metro Editor

The News-Star

New York, New York, United States
Base: $80,000 - $100,000; bonus/equity: not specif...
5 years reporting experience at daily newspaper
5 years management experience at daily newspaper
Strong ap style knowledge and editing skills
The Deputy Metro Editor works with senior leadership to develop strategies ensuring the NY Daily News meets audience needs through hands-on content direction

Job Summary

  • The Deputy Metro Editor works with senior leadership to develop strategies ensuring the NY Daily News meets audience needs through hands-on content direction.
  • This role requires managing assigned staffers, coordinating with digital and print production teams, and closely monitoring reader metrics and competitors hour-to-hour.
  • Candidates must possess five years of both reporting and management experience at a daily newspaper along with a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.

Matching Summary

The Deputy Metro Editor works with senior leadership to develop strategies ensuring the NY Daily News meets audience needs through hands-on content direction.

Salary

Base: $80,000 - $100,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, life, disability insurance, 401k, paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5 years reporting experience at daily newspaper
  • 5 years management experience at daily newspaper
  • Strong AP style knowledge and editing skills
  • Deep grounding in key NYC issues
  • Proficiency with print and digital CMS

Nice-to-have

  • Strong headline writing skills for digital and print
  • Leveraging SEO to build audience
  • Experience filling in for Executive Editor
  • Knowledge of fair use and copyright laws

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
  • 5 years reporting experience at daily newspaper
  • 5 years management experience at daily newspaper
  • Pass pre-employment background check

Work Rights

Not specified

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