Managing Editor

Free Press Publishing is looking for a veteran newspaper managing editor who can juggle traditional print publications, webpages and social media.

With mostly inexperienced reporters, we're looking for a managing editor who can herd cats, report on a couple primary beats, shoot photographs, paginate, edit and plan news coverage and special sections with our ad and administrative staff. This is a hands-on, on-location position.

We're among a select breed of media companies; our journalists are still professional observers. We do not hire so-called "fact checkers." Rather, we strive to make readers feel like they're beside us at meetings, sporting events and more. So, we're looking for a real newsroom leader who can guide cub reporters while ensuring our newspapers continue to thrive.

We cover five rural counties in Eastern Washington. The successful candidate will enjoy living and working in farm country, where crime is low and people still help each other.

With reporters spread over multiple publications and offices, this job requires someone who is willing to roll of their sleeves and get to work. Are you that managing editor? Can you provide news coverage our readers expect and deserve? If so, we should talk.

But first, email a cover letter, clips and three professional references to [email protected].

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Experience:

• editing: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Cheney, WA 99004: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person