Managing Editor

Los Altos Town Crier seeks a managing editor

Los Altos Town Crier seeks a managing editor to run its daily newsroom operations. The managing editor assigns and shapes coverage, edits copy for publication and keeps reporters, freelancers and works with other departments to produce content for the weekly newspaper, associated magazines and digital channels.

The managing editor’s duties include

Assign stories and supervise reporters and freelancers on deadline

Review, edit and approve articles for publication, checking for accuracy, AP style, clarity and readability

Write headlines, subheads and photo captions

Serve as the go-to person for newsroom staff

Work with advertising, production, digital and accounting staff to keep each issue on schedule

Approve freelance invoices and forward them to accounting

Coach staff and freelance writers

Write stories as needed

Coordinate with editors at other Weeklys publications

Qualifications

3+ years of newsroom editing experience, preferably at a community newspaper

Strong command of AP style, fact-checking and headline writing

Sound news judgment and a working knowledge of media law basics

Experience managing writers and multiple deadlines

Familiarity with Los Altos and the Midpeninsula a plus

Details

Full-time, based in Los Altos. Pay range $25-$30 per hour, plus company benefits.

Please apply through this portal. Attach writing and editing samples as links or files in common formats such as .doc, .jpg or .pdf using the “choose file” button in the cover letter field.