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Chrons Managing Editor of Content Development and Audience Growth would drive the newsrooms coverage across News Sports Culture Food Real Estate channels and oversee the audience team to deliver results.
We want a senior leader who knows what Houstonians care about and who will guide editors to develop coverage plans and special content initiatives that capture this changing and vibrant city in unique ways. This person plays a key role in coaching editors toward success using metrics and a developing toolkit of tips and learning sessions while assuring that storytelling finds emotional connections for readers that illuminate or challenge locals love for the area.
In this role the ideal candidate will bring a digitalfirst mindset a deep understanding of Houston and a collaborative spirit to encourage newsroom experimentation to grow Chrons audience both on and offplatform.
The Managing Editor will work closely with the Executive Editor and other editors to ensure that all content meets the highest standards of quality accuracy and timeliness.
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Chronis an essential digitalfirst local news source serving more than 6 million unique readers a month in Houston and the surrounding region including Galveston and the Gulf Coast. Once the digital home for the Houston Chronicle Chron became its own distinctive site and newsroom in 2012 when. Focusing on stories that capture local culture and spark conversation Chron covers trending sports food and entertainment travel local TV personalities real estate space and more. become the goto destination for metro and regional readers who are curious about whats new in Houston and whats affecting culture and life in the Bayou City.
About Hearst Newspapers:
With 2500 employees across the nation HNP encompasses a network of 24 daily and 52 weekly publications including the San Francisco Chronicle Houston Chronicle San Antonio ExpressNews and Albany Times Union several top digitalonly news and lifestyle sites marketing services businesses and entertainment businesses such as King Features Syndicate.
At HNP we are investing in new and innovative ways to tell stories growing newsrooms diversifying tools evolving platforms to support the millions of people who trust us each month to help them make decisions take action and be inspired.
Be a part of something bigger your headline awaits.
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