Managing Editor/Reporter

Date Posted	January 07, 2025
Industry	Newspapers
Specialty	Not Specified
Job Status	Full-time
Salary	$50,000 to $55,000

Description:

About Us

Las Cruces Bulletin is a weekly print and daily website that is the trusted voice in our community,
delivering hyper-local journalism that informs, engages, and connects our
readers. We are committed to quality journalism and fostering a strong sense of
community through storytelling and accurate reporting.

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Managing Editor/Reporter to lead the editorial operations of the Las Cruces Bulletin, along with overseeing various magazines and special publications within our brand. This leadership
role requires a hands-on editor with a deep understanding of community
journalism, strong editorial judgment, and excellent organizational skills. The
Managing Editor will guide a team of writers and contributors to produce
high-quality content across print and digital platforms. This job requires the
right person to reside in the area.

Key Responsibilities

1. Editorial
   Leadership:

• Plan,
  assign, and oversee editorial content for the publication.

• Develop
  story ideas that reflect community interests and uphold journalistic
  integrity.

• Maintain
  editorial standards of accuracy, fairness, and clarity.

• Lead,
  mentor, and inspire a team of reporters, freelancers, and photographers.

• Conduct
  performance reviews and provide constructive feedback.

• Recruit
  and onboard new talent as needed.

• Edit
  and proofread articles for grammar, style, and factual accuracy.

• Ensure
  content aligns with the newspaper’s mission and audience expectations.

• Regularly
  write articles or editorials.

• Collaborate
  with publisher on long-term editorial strategy and goals and to develop
  and execute editorial calendars.

• Adapt
  content strategies to align with changing reader preferences and industry
  trends.

• Oversee
  the newspaper’s digital presence, including website and social media
  platforms.

• Collaborate
  with the team to produce multimedia content (videos, podcasts, etc.).

• Monitor
  analytics to drive engagement and readership growth.

• Represent
  the newspaper at community events and meetings.

• Build
  relationships with local organizations, businesses, and readers.

• Respond
  to reader feedback and inquiries professionally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s
  degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field (or equivalent
  experience).

• 5+
  years of experience in editorial roles, preferably in community or local
  news.

• Strong
  writing, editing, and proofreading skills.

• Proven
  leadership and team management experience.

• Familiarity
  with content management systems (CMS) and social media platforms.

• Excellent
  organizational and time-management skills.

• A
  commitment to upholding ethical journalism practices.

What We Offer

• Competitive
  salary.

• Opportunities
  for professional growth and development.

• A
  collaborative and supportive work environment.

• The
  chance to make a meaningful impact in the community.

How to Apply

Please send your resume, cover letter, and writing samples
to [email protected]
with the subject line “Managing Editor Application – [Your Name].”

We are an equal-opportunity employer and encourage
candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.