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State Affairs · 19 hours ago

Managing Editor, Indiana

Indianapolis, Indiana

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$85K/yr - $97K/yr

5+ years exp

State Affairs is the nation’s leading news and policy intelligence platform focused on state governments. The Managing Editor, Indiana will ensure the delivery of compelling and accurate news stories, produce dailies and enterprise stories, and assist in developing editorial strategies to enhance audience engagement and drive digital growth.

NewsPublic Relations

No H1B

Responsibilities

Ensure the delivery of compelling, relevant and accurate news stories to our readership

Produce well-thought out dailies and enterprise stories on the inner workings of state government, state government agencies, policy makers and other movers and shakers

Arrange interviews with government officials and others who can provide information about stories

Review copy and correct errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines

Determine a story’s emphasis, length and format, and organize material accordingly

Research and analyze background information related to news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information

Gather information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, social or other functions

Pitch stories that are relevant to the local community

Assist in developing and implementing editorial strategies to enhance audience engagement, increase readership and drive digital growth

Elevate reporters’ stories by seizing opportunities for in-depth enterprise stories, including those with statewide, and at times national, reach

Edit stories, graphics, pull quotes, info boxes, etc., for content, errors and libel, taking into consideration AP style and the in-house style guide

Qualification

Data-based reportingDigital literacyTeam leadershipAP style editingCommunication skillsResearch persistenceDeadline managementMetrics analysisGovernment reportingStart-up experience

Required

5+ years of professional work experience as a reporter or editor

Bachelor's degree in journalism, or related field

Prior professional work experience leading a team

Knowledge of digital literacy and multimedia platforms and methods

Knowledge of data-based reporting

Ability to meet deadline

Ability to adhere to the journalism code of ethics

Ability to be persistent in conducting research

Ability to edit stories, graphics, pull quotes, info boxes, etc. for content, errors and libel, taking into consideration AP style and the in-house style guide

Ability to analyze and interpret metrics and use them to inform coverage decisions in real-time and the long-term

Ability to communicate quickly and effectively with reporters to break news online and follow up when appropriate with more in-depth enterprise pieces

Excellent verbal and written communication skills