Managing Editor
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Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Fri, Nov 13, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days
Job Summary
Leading a talented newsroom, the full-time Managing Editor will oversee daily operations, assign stories, and coach reporters while working remotely from North Carolina to deliver impactful coverage on state issues.
Key responsibilities
- Manage daily newsroom operations, including story assignments and editorial meetings focused on strategic coverage
- Edit reporters' work for substance, accuracy, and clarity, while guiding them in presenting news across various formats
- Collaborate with the Director of Community Engagement to ensure reporting reaches key audiences, particularly underserved communities
Required qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of news leadership experience, including supervisory or editing roles
- Strong news judgment with expertise in North Carolina's policy and political landscape
- Proficiency in various storytelling formats and innovative presentation ideas
- Experience in coaching reporters and managing a small team effectively
- Familiarity with digital publishing and content management systems
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