McClatchy Media · 2 days ago
Asst Managing Editor for Local News
Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $155K/yr
10+ years expMcClatchy Media is seeking a proven newsroom leader to grow local news coverage at The Sacramento Bee. The Assistant Managing Editor for Local News will oversee editors and reporters, ensuring the production of high-quality, timely journalism that engages and serves the community.
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Hiring Manager
Terri Holub
Responsibilities
Lead in a way that your teams understand that frequent, consistent publishing builds habit in readers, who come to trust that they can depend on us to deliver each day, giving them a reason to come back and engage
Shepherd journalists “to meet audiences where they are” both geographically and technologically (think vertical video) – and steer them to write about high-impact topics that engage our subscribers and create new ones
Empower staff to learn and employ audience-focused approaches to journalism. This includes seeking out and embracing the ethical use of artificial intelligence and other automation to enhance and elevate our work, create supplemental content (including takeaway stories and other alternative story formats) and build efficiencies that free our journalists to focus on high-quality content production
Work across teams, communicating early and often with all newsroom stakeholders, especially in breaking-news situations
Play a key role in newsroom administration, overseeing the newsroom schedule under the direction of the managing editor and ensuring accountability and transparency in day-to-day operations
Understand all facets of digital publishing, online metrics and reader engagement, using these tools to elevate projects and engagement
Demonstrate speed, competitiveness and SEO savvy, including coaching team members on all of the above
Qualification
Required
College degree or equivalent work experience
A minimum 10 years' experience in journalism or a related field, with at least three years of editing experience
Strong writing skills, excellent news judgment and a demonstrated ability to 'see the story' that is going to matter to readers
A track record for innovation, learning and using new skills and technologies, especially AI
Leadership skills that bring the best out of our journalists alike, and have fun in the process
A willingness to represent The Sacramento Bee in community events or live journalism initiatives
A commitment to representing the diversity of our community in coverage and hiring
Must have reliable transportation. Must have valid driver's license and vehicle insurance
Benefits
Healthcare coverage for employees and their families
Financial protection from expected and unexpected expenses
Multiple no-cost wellness resources
Coverage for four-legged friends
401(k) with employer match
Competitive paid time off
Corporate holidays
Variety of mental health benefits
Company
McClatchy Media
McClatchy Media Company is shaping the future of media by bringing together trusted journalism, engaging lifestyle and entertainment content, trend analysis, and innovative distribution solutions.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2020-09-04Acquired
1998-02-12IPO
Leadership Team
Tony Hunter
Chairman and CEO
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