What are the responsibilities and job description for the Managing Editor position at Latrobe Bulletin?
The Latrobe Bulletin, based in historic Latrobe, PA, which is home to legends like Arnold Palmer & Mister Rogers, and hosts the Steelers Training Camp each summer, is seeking a talented, motivated Editor. This position plans, coordinates and executes coverage in and around Latrobe, Ligonier, Derry and surrounding communities. This role will have the opportunity to lead the dedicated, talented newsroom staff of the Latrobe Bulletin, our weekly Ligonier Echo and latrobebulletinnews.com.
As part of Sample News Group, Latrobe Printing & Publishing offers the rare opportunity in today’s media landscape to lead your newsroom in a decentralized, privately held company. The Latrobe Bulletin is committed to community engagement, journalistic excellence and serving our readership with effective, compelling local reporting; so, we are looking for an Editor that shares these values.
· Editorial Leadership: Ensure timeliness, accuracy, and an overall quality product- in print and online.
Hyperlocal Focus: Local, Local, Local.
Personal Involvement: Opportunity to be an individual contributor, contributing bylined stories each week.
Team Management: Lead from the front. Set the bar. Bring a positive attitude, inspire the team for greatness, and roll up your sleeves and help show them the way.
Digital & Print Expertise: We have a loyal print audience that deserves an excellent community newspaper. Our growth area is online. We need a newsroom leader who understands that balance, and can optimize, plan, budget and execute content accordingly.
Requirements:
· Excellent writing, editing, and leadership skills- demonstrated in a newsroom.
· Ability to communicate effectively and professionally internally and externally; at all levels, including executive leadership, staff, readers, community leaders, and officials.
· Strong organizational skills to plan and meet deadlines effectively.
Details:
Competitive salary commensurate with experience and talent. Full time, in person role. Benefits include but are not limited to Health, Dental, Vision, Vacation, Sick time.
About The Latrobe Bulletin:
The Latrobe Bulletin, a part of Sample News Group, represents a proud tradition of covering the Greater Latrobe, Derry Area, Ligonier Valley and surrounding areas in Eastern Westmoreland Co for more than 121 years.
If this role, and the opportunity to lead the newsroom of a historic, Western Pennsylvanian newspaper to great new heights gets you excited about the potential, gets you thinking of the possibilities; we should talk.
Applicants, please send a cover letter and resume to: dcuddihy@latrobebulletinnews.com
Latrobe Printing & Publishing is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person