Austin American-Statesman · 1 month ago
Managing Editor, Education
301 Merritt 7, 1st Floor, Norwalk, CT, 06851, US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveAustin American-Statesman is part of Hearst Connecticut Media Group, a growing news organization with a statewide readership. The Managing Editor will lead a team focused on education news, enhance storytelling, and collaborate with other departments to produce impactful journalism.
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Responsibilities
Lead a new team covering education in local communities and statewide, at the K-12 and college/university levels
Plan coverage of education and possibly other topics, coach reporters and edit stories
Develop the talents of staffers, offering constructive criticism of their work
Elevate education coverage at HCMG by doing local news exceptionally well, by seizing opportunities for in-depth enterprise and investigative stories that have statewide and sometimes national reach, and by being useful
Work collaboratively with others to enhance our storytelling and aim for real-world impact
Communicate quickly and effectively with reporters to break news online
Demonstrate a high comfort level with analyzing and interpreting metrics and use them to inform coverage decisions
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated experience managing personnel and producing high-quality news
Ability to mentor editors and journalists of all skill levels
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in journalism, English, communications, or related field preferred
Demonstrated success working in a deadline-driven environment
A proven ability to juggle multiple tasks
Understanding of social media landscape and SEO, as well as audience data analysis
Command of newsroom standards and principles
Preferred
The ability to speak a second language like Spanish is a plus
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
Competitive retirement plan with matching program in most markets.
Recharge with ample time off, including holidays and vacation.
Support for growing families, with paid leave for new parents.
Financial support for the care of your loved ones.
Be your best self with our mental wellness benefits.
Inclusive healthcare designed for every individual’s unique needs.
Helping you along every step of your family journey.
We care about your pets, too – helping you keep them happy and healthy.
Company
Austin American-Statesman
Austin American-Statesman is a prominent primary media firm that provides sources of daily news.
Founded in 1871
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-02-19Acquired
Leadership Team
Eddie Burns
Retired - CFO
Recent News
2025-03-06
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