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Job Opening: Waxahachie (TX) seeks managing editor

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The following job opening was posted on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2011.

Managing Editor – News Reporter
Job Scope: Waxahachie Newspapers Inc. is seeking a Managing Editor to help lead its award-winning newsroom. Located 30 miles south of Dallas, the Waxahachie Daily Light, its online edition and related weekly publications has a long tradition of excellence in community journalism. This is a critical leadership position in our newsroom.  We believe our future relies on excellence in enterprise, investigative and breaking news reporting — the person chosen for this position will supervise and lead the reporters who are assigned to these areas in addition to covering their own assignments.
 We are looking for someone with the ability to nurture and lead a reporting staff that is second to none. Candidates must have a clear record of success in leading investigative and breaking news teams, including a portfolio of community-changing and award winning journalism.

Job Summary:
The successful candidate must be flexible, self-starters, attentive to details, diplomatic, able to provide direction, and multi-task.  The ideal candidate will be able to initiate and nurture effective, professional relationships with internal and external contacts.

 1. Collaborate daily with editor to produce quality daily reporting on all platforms.
2. Collaborate with editor to initiate and complete in-depth enterprise reporting projects.
3. Develop a culture of reporting, in both news and sports, that trains, nurtures and attracts quality journalists.
4. Must have excellent copy editing skills.

Minimum Requirements: The successful candidate will have a minimum of 7 years of experience in the news/media industry including significant newsroom managerial experience.

Technology Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required

Education: Bachelor’s degree in journalism or equivalent news media work experience preferred.

 APPLY:  Send resume and two writing samples to WNI Editor Neal White at neal.white@wninews.com. WNI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Waxahachie Newspapers Inc. provides an excellent benefits package, competitive salary and the opportunity to make a difference. 


ACM JOB BANK: Cecil Whig seeks managing editor

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Assistant editor looking to move up?
The Cecil Whig, a five-day daily in northeastern Maryland, is looking for a motivated managing editor. This person is responsible for developing daily and enterprise stories and will also assign photos and video and oversee features, sports, business and copy desk staff. Applicants should have a background in reporting and at least two years in an editor’s role. The Whig is located in Elkton, Md., which sits at the top of the Chesapeake Bay. We’re a boating and fishing destination and just an hour’s drive from Philadelphia and Baltimore. The Whig offers competitive pay and excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement and paid vacation. To apply, e-mail cover letter, resume and six writing and/or editing clips to mbullard@cecilwhig.com. Be sure to include “Managing editor” in your subject line. No phone calls please.