McClatchy Media · 2 weeks ago
Executive Editor of The State (Columbia, SC)
Columbia, SC 29201, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveMcClatchy is seeking a strategic, audience-focused news leader to lead its award-winning newsroom in Columbia, South Carolina. The executive editor will elevate the newsroom's presence and produce unique local journalism while growing audience engagement and subscriptions.
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Responsibilities
Lead the newsroom and elevate a talented team of journalists
Produce unique, audience-focused coverage consistent with McClatchy’s mission of independent, essential local news
Leverage a high-impact newsroom into a sustainable news operation that produces quick-turn accountability journalism, relevant service stories, and breaking news
Bring fresh ideas on producing a high volume of unique, relevant local journalism to build reader loyalty
Find and develop top-level talent, experiment with next-generation strategies and tools, and focus on local journalism that creates must-visit destinations for our communities
Harness artificial intelligence and other automation to enhance efforts and create workflow efficiencies
Measure success by the distinctive journalism produced and subscriber growth for that content
Approach the role with creative ideas on how to serve a local audience
Qualification
Required
Experience as a successful leader of a newsroom or large news team
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in journalism
Experience working with news analytics to grow audience and drive subscriptions
Experience building successful teams and experimenting with purpose to better serve our local audiences
Experience as a multi-platform storyteller, with passion for the written word as well as visual journalism
Benefits
Healthcare coverage for employees and their families
Financial protection from expected and unexpected expenses
Multiple no-cost wellness resources
Coverage for four-legged friends
401(k) with employer match
Competitive paid time off
Corporate holidays
Variety of mental health benefits
Company
McClatchy Media
McClatchy Media Company is shaping the future of media by bringing together trusted journalism, engaging lifestyle and entertainment content, trend analysis, and innovative distribution solutions.
Founded in 1857
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2020-09-04Acquired
1998-02-12IPO
Leadership Team
Tony Hunter
Chairman and CEO
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