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McClatchy Media · 1 day ago

Newsroom Team Leader

Okatie, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

McClatchy Media is seeking a strategic and versatile editor/reporter to lead The Island Packet newsroom in Hilton Head, recognized for its excellence in journalism. The successful candidate will mentor young reporters, manage administrative duties, and lead the newsroom in delivering impactful journalism while embracing the ethical use of AI and digital tools.

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Responsibilities

Head one of the best midsize newsrooms in the country

Mentor and coach young reporters

Juggle administrative duties

Provide strong leadership in the newsroom and the community

Accelerate our digital transition

Guide the team to deliver accountability reporting, service journalism and breaking news

Seek out and embrace the ethical use of artificial intelligence and other automation to enhance and elevate our work

Create supplemental content

Build efficiencies that free our staff to focus on publishing high-quality journalism

Empower staff to learn and employ audience-focused approaches to journalism

Champion AI in ways that build trust in its capabilities

Qualification

Journalism experienceSEO understandingWriting skillsNews analytics experienceLeadership skillsCollaborative styleEntrepreneurial spiritCuriosityAdaptability

Required

College degree or equivalent work experience

5 years of journalism experience

Strong writing skills, excellent news judgment and a demonstrated ability to 'see the story' that is going to matter to readers

Unwavering commitment to accurate, ethical journalism

Ability to identify target audiences and tailor stories to their various needs

Understanding of SEO and other optimization opportunities and a demonstrated ability to learn new social and digital skills

Experience working with news analytics to derive actionable insights on growing audience, driving subscriptions and earning loyalty

Comfort with a job that will be demanding, fast-paced and constantly evolving

An entrepreneurial spirit, deep curiosity and high energy

A collaborative style, working comfortably across teams throughout the office and company

A track record for innovation, learning and using new skills and technologies, especially AI

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.

Founded in 1857

Sacramento, California, USA

1001-5000 employees