Managing Editor
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Job Description
Overview
This leadership role requires a handson editor with a deep understanding of journalism strong editorial judgment and excellent organizational and communication skills. The Managing Editor will guide a team of writers and copyeditors to produce highquality content across print and digital platforms.
This position requires two days a week in the Palm Beach Gardens office Monday & Thursday with additional planned days in the office for training meetings or other business needs.
Responsibilities
Editorial Leadership:
- Plan assign and oversee editorial content for two subscriptionbased websites.
- Report on breaking education news that is relevant and timely.
- Develop story ideas that reflect subscriber interests and uphold journalistic integrity.
- Maintain editorial standards of accuracy fairness and clarity.
Team Management:
- Lead mentor and inspire a team of writers copyeditors and support personnel.
- Conduct performance reviews and provide constructive feedback and coaching.
- Recruit and onboard new talent as needed.
Content Creation and Review:
- Edit and proofread articles for grammar style and factual accuracy.
- Ensure content aligns with the LRPs mission and audience expectations.
- Write articles create content as needed.
Strategic Planning:
- Collaborate with the publisher and vice president on longterm editorial strategy and goals and to develop and execute editorial calendars/posting schedules.
- Adapt content strategies to align with changing reader needs and industry trends.
- Monitor analytics to drive engagement and readership growth.
Community Engagement:
- Represent LRP Media Group at its national conferences.
- Build relationships with subscribers and national speakers.
- Respond to subscriber feedback and inquiries professionally.
Position Requirements
- Bachelors degree in journalism Communications or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3 years of experience in editorial roles.
- 3 years managing an inhouse editorial team
- Strong writing editing and proofreading skills.
- Proven leadership and team management experience.
- Ability to work a hybrid schedule in the Palm Beach Gardens FL office
- Familiarity with project management systems (Wrike)
- Excellent organizational and timemanagement skills.
- A commitment to upholding ethical journalism practices.
- Annual Travel to company conferences and attending industry events as needed is required. This may involve travel outside of regular working hours and on weekends.
What LRP Offers:
- Provide competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package including group health insurance paid sick and vacation time holidays and a 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A collaborative and supportive work environment.
- The chance to make a meaningful impact on educators and administrators.
- Believes in a strong worklife balance and hard work should benefit the customer the company and you.
LRP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.
Employment Type
Full-Time
