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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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