Managing Editor

Education and Required Skills

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Bachelors’ degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field or a minimum of five (5) years of experience in journalism, with a focus on digital news production and editorial management.

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Proven track record of leading and managing a news team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

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Strong editorial judgment and decision-making skills, with a deep understanding of news values and journalistic ethics.

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Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.

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Strong understanding of digital and social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube, as well as their respective audience demographics.

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Experience with content management systems, SEO best practices, and web analytics tools, such as Google Analytics.

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Ability to develop and manage budgets, editorial plans, and content calendars.

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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

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Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to adapt and respond to rapidly changing news developments and industry trends.

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Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

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Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

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Oversee the daily news operation, ensuring editorial consistency and excellence across desks, formats and platforms.

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Manage the daily editorial workflow, including scheduling, assignments, and production timelines across formats and platforms.

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Work closely with senior management to shape the company’s editorial agenda, tone, voice, coverage priorities and long-term strategy.

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Contribute to strategic planning to improve editorial processes, workflows, and storytelling approaches.

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Develop and maintain the editorial calendar, ensuring deadlines are met and publishing is timely and relevant.

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Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of editors, journalists, photographers, producers, and other editorial staff.

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Serve as a senior editor, editing news across formats and working closely with journalists to refine voice, clarity, and impact.

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Review and approve sensitive, investigative, or high-stakes content before publication.

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Coordinate with the creative, digital, IT, and marketing teams to support the packaging, promotion, and presentation of stories for reach and engagement.

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Manage editorial staffing and budgets, including resource allocation, onboarding, and fostering a collaborative, high-performance newsroom culture.

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Ensure all editorial content upholds the highest standards of accuracy, legal compliance, and ethical journalism.

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Provide regular reports on editorial performance, team output, and departmental goals.

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Perform any other duties assigned by management, contributing to the smooth and efficient operation of the company.