Deputy Metro Editor

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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

Job Summary

  • The Deputy Metro Editor works with senior leadership to develop strategies ensuring the NY Daily News meets audience needs.
  • This role requires managing assigned staffers, directing content, and coordinating with digital and print production teams on an hour-to-hour basis.
  • Candidates must have 5 years of both reporting and management experience at a daily newspaper or similar organization.

Matching Summary

The Deputy Metro Editor works with senior leadership to develop strategies ensuring the NY Daily News meets audience needs.

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
  • Proficiency with print and digital CMS
  • Deep grounding in key NYC issues

Nice-to-have

  • Strong headline writing skills for digital and print
  • Leveraging SEO to build audience
  • Experience with anonymous source decisions
  • Ability to work days or nights shifts

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required
  • 5 years of reporting experience at a daily newspaper
  • 5 years of management experience at a daily newspaper
  • Knowledge of fair use, copyright laws, and media ethics

Work Rights

Not specified

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