Executive Editor - Northeastern Global News (NGN)
Executive Editor - Northeastern Global News (NGN)
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Executive Editor Northeastern Global News (NGN)
Northeastern University is seeking a creative entrepreneurial and energetic Executive Editor to lead its award-winning daily news organization Northeastern Global News (NGN). The Executive Editor will supervise a team of reporters in multiple locations and develop innovative editorial strategies designed to increase audience size and engagement through timely storytelling. The Executive Editor is an experienced journalist who has worked in newsrooms at top-tier media organizations. Experience in higher education is not necessary nor is it desired.
NGNs readership is in the millions each addition to being the primary source of news and information for and about the university NGN covers daily news topics that drive national and global conversations by showcasing relevant commentary and analysis of our faculty experts.
The Executive Editor oversees a team of full-time reporters and editors in multiple locations including Boston Oakland and London. The Executive Editor works closely with the digital engagement social media and multimedia teams and media relations professionals to develop stories and delivery strategies that are informed by audience analytics and inspired by the latest trends in digital journalism.
The Executive Editor is an experienced journalist a fast and superb writer editor and manager. The Executive Editor is a versatile thinker who brings impeccable judgment and creativity to identifying story ideas that promote the universitys mission including co-op and experiential learning research entrepreneurship faculty expertise human interest stories and university news. The Executive Editor will lead a team of reporters to tell those stories. The Executive Editor is up to date on the latest trends in digital journalism as produced by the best newsrooms and is able to apply those best practices to take Northeastern Global News to new heights.
The position is based on the Boston campus and is fully in-person. Like all positions in the Office of Communications after-hours and weekend work are routinely required.
Must have:
Bachelors degree
7-10 years of newsroom or related experience
Excellent writing and copy-editing skills
Excellent command of AP style
Management experience
Excellent sense of what is news
Superb focus on detail and accuracy while maintaining speed
Respect for short deadlines
Knowledgeable about current social media platforms and using them for storytelling
Curiosity
Flexibility
Sense of humor
Excellent work ethic
Love for problem solving multitasking collaboration
Great if you also have:
Masters degree
Experience with content management systems WordPress in particular
Position Type
Marketing and CommunicationsAdditional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical vision dental paid time off tuition assistance wellness & life retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin age sex sexual orientation disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
114SExpected Hiring Range:
$129010.00 - $187060.00With the pay range(s) shown above the starting salary will depend on several factors which may include your education experience location knowledge and expertise and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.
Required Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
Full-Time
