Metro Editor
Lee Enterprises Inc
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Writing / Editing
Posted on November 11, 2022
The Richmond Times-Dispatch is hiring a collaborative and innovative multi-platform editor to lead our talented local news reporting team.
This hands-on newsroom leader will accomplish our core mission of creating memorable and consequential journalism that consistently grows audience in our competitive market.
That means deftly juggling a variety of assignments - from breaking news, quick-turn updates and explainers to in-depth watchdog and projects - while fully leveraging digital storytelling techniques and tools, as well as video, to connect our journalism with readers.
The ability to identify storytelling opportunities and quickly marshal resources is crucial to this position.
Strong communication, organizational and coaching skills are musts, as is the ability to rapidly solve problems. Qualified applicants will have experience with analytics to grow digital subscriptions.
Founded in 1850, the Times-Dispatch is a 2021 Pulitzer Prize winner covering one of the country's most dynamic communities. To join our team, send a cover letter and resume to Executive Editor Chris Coates at ccoates@timesdispatch.com with "Metro Editor" in the subject line.
EOE
This hands-on newsroom leader will accomplish our core mission of creating memorable and consequential journalism that consistently grows audience in our competitive market.
That means deftly juggling a variety of assignments - from breaking news, quick-turn updates and explainers to in-depth watchdog and projects - while fully leveraging digital storytelling techniques and tools, as well as video, to connect our journalism with readers.
The ability to identify storytelling opportunities and quickly marshal resources is crucial to this position.
Strong communication, organizational and coaching skills are musts, as is the ability to rapidly solve problems. Qualified applicants will have experience with analytics to grow digital subscriptions.
Founded in 1850, the Times-Dispatch is a 2021 Pulitzer Prize winner covering one of the country's most dynamic communities. To join our team, send a cover letter and resume to Executive Editor Chris Coates at ccoates@timesdispatch.com with "Metro Editor" in the subject line.
EOE
