Managing Editor

This position is hybrid in the office a minimum of 4 days a week.

Atlanta Business Chronicle is looking for a Managing Editor to help lead and grow our newsroom. This person is charged with guiding the reporters and editors; and must possess a solid news sense, an ability to make judgments on deadline about the treatment of stories, and the confidence to orchestrate the many simultaneous actions of the editorial team members.

While the ME oversees and ensures the smooth flow of content from conception to publishing on all platforms, the ideal candidate is particularly adept at and has a particular passion for digital journalism.

As the newsroom's most hands-on manager and coach of reporters, the ME brings ideas, inspiration, and guidance to the staff, and actively directs the deployment of resources online, on mobile, in email, print and on social.

Duties:

• Employ smart news judgment and a solid news sense
• Make timely judgments about how best to tell stories
• Manage both people and content exceedingly well
• Motivate and help newsroom tell compelling stories
• Inspire, motivate and mentor reporters, editors and other staff members
• Keep the newsroom organized, on time and on the rails
• Embrace and manage growth and change
• Communicate exceptionally well
• Create a collegial, collaborative newsroom culture
• 5 years with demonstrated success in a top leadership role preferred.
• An understanding of the changing media landscape and ability to develop strategies to address market and consumer change.
• Effective time management skills.
• The ability to exceed expectations in a results-oriented environment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• BA/BS degree preferred.
• Must have experience with InDesign and similar platforms if applicable.
• Experience in MS Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Must have experience using Teams, Slack, Zoom, or related communication platforms.
  
  

The well-being of our employees is paramount. For that reason, ACBJ offers a variety of rich and competitive benefits including bundled health, dental and vision plans designed to meet our employees' needs. We also provide programs to support mental health and wellness and a generous time-off policy in support of taking the time needed to recharge. Here are just a few of our programs: * Paid Parental Leave * 401K Plan with Employer Match * Flexible Spending Accounts * Employee Assistance Program * Multiple Employee Dependent Scholarship Programs * Commuter Flexible Spending * Lifestyle Programs (Including incentives for healthy habits) * Medical Infertility Services * Corporate discount programs * Employee Recognition/Service Awards * And so much more! (Benefits coverage indicated above may be based on employee participation in benefit programs and eligibility)This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable city, state or federal law. COMPENSATION: Negotiable