Managing Editor - (Philadelphia, PA)

Position overview The Philadelphia Business Journal is looking for a Managing Editor to serve as the newsrooms chief operating officer. While the ME oversees and ensures the smooth flow of content from conception to publishing on all platforms, the perfect applicant is particularly adept at and has a particular passion for digital excellence. As the newsrooms most hands:on manager and coach of reporters, the ME brings ideas, inspiration, and guidance to the staff, and actively directs the deployment of resources on-line, on mobile, in email, print and on social. The ME reports directly to the Editor in Chief. Duties - Hands:on background in guiding and contributing to large:scale editorial projects - Keep the newsroom organized, on time and on the rails - Strong wordsmith who has demonstrated a talent for reporting and story development - Motivate and help newsroom tell compelling stories - Comfortable operating in rapidly changing media environment - Embrace and manage growth and change