Job Summary

The Managing Editor is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day editorial operations of the newspaper. This includes managing the editorial staff, coordinating content, ensuring accuracy and quality, and meeting deadlines.

Essential Job Functions

Editorial Oversight:

Supervise and coordinate the editorial staff, including reporters, writers, and editors.
Write, review and edit articles, ensuring they adhere to the newspaper’s style and standards.
Plan and manage the layout and content for each edition, including news stories, features, and editorials.

Content Management

Develop and implement draft editorial policies and procedures.
Oversee the production schedule and ensure deadlines are met.
Collaborate with writers to develop story ideas and guide their research and writing.
Find and utilize appropriate wire service content.

Quality Control

Ensure accuracy, fairness, and objectivity in all published content.
Address any issues related to content quality and integrity.
Manage fact-checking and verification processes.

Staff Management

Recruit, train, and mentor professional and volunteer staff.
Conduct performance reviews and provide feedback to team members.
Foster a collaborative and productive work environment.
Meet with professional and volunteer staff, including writers, advertising sales agents, marketing director, graphic artist and other personnel to keep all team members updated on work progress

Strategic Planning

Assist in developing the editorial strategy and vision for the newspaper.
Analyze readership trends and adjust content strategies as needed.
Stay informed about industry trends and innovations.

Collaboration

Work closely with other departments, such as design and marketing, to ensure cohesive and effective publication.
Communicate with external stakeholders, including freelance contributors and news agencies.

Position Requirements

Attend staff meetings. .
Attend JCC & Federation events .
Skills necessary: research, knowledge of Microsoft Office and Internet, database usage experience, responsible, able to effectively communicate with JCC & Federation Constituents, knowledge of utilizing office equipment, superior organizational skills.
Prior experience as a supervisor.
Supervise staff.
Education necessary: college
Years of experience: At least 5 years in journalism
Understanding of Jewish culture and traditions and geo-political dynamics related to Israel

Physical Requirements

Lifting, pushing and pulling up to 10 pounds using proper body mechanics and/or available equipment as physically required—including but not limited to moving supplies and office furniture etc.
Physical stamina – must be able to bend, kneel, and squat as required to maintain donor files and records, etc.
Must be able to sit at a desk in an office environment at least 80% of the work shift. Ability to walk and standing intermittently for the remaining 20% of the assigned work day.
Work is mainly performed in a weather controlled, air conditioned/heated facility. Facility is well lit and has minimal obstacles.
Position uses typical office environment apparatus including computer, printer, fax machine and copier.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to Chief Development & Engagement Officer with input from the CEO
Responsible for supervising newspaper staff

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are a Certified Drug Free Workplace

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