What are the responsibilities and job description for the Editor, News position at Tampa Bay Times?
Editor, News
Are you able to inspire reporters and help them make their work better? The Tampa Bay Times is looking for a local news leader to oversee a team of reporters at one of the best local news organizations in the country. This team on the Metro staff will focus on key areas of interest, including our growing communities of color. The editor we seek should be creative and collaborative. We value precision, news instincts, strong communication and a demonstrated track record of having elevated the journalism of those around you.
Responsibilities
Lead a team of metro reporters across broad local news topics.
Work with reporters to brainstorm, develop and produce lively and important coverage from across the Tampa Bay region, as well as finding ways to localize big stories from Florida, the U.S. and the world.
Edit stories with clarity and speed.
Emphasize distinctive enterprise and watchdog reporting.
Make story decisions using a combination of instincts and analytics
Encourage and exemplify a culture of innovation in storytelling.
Build partnerships with university journalism schools and media to broaden our local news coverage.
Requirements
Ten years of journalism experience, particularly focused on news.
Editing experience a plus but not required. If you have not been in a formal editing role, explain how else you've led in the newsrooms you have been a part of.
Fluency in Spanish a big plus.
Ability to juggle multiple stories and assignments and identify and delegate tasks effectively.
Knowledge of analytics platforms.
Familiarity with Slack, Outlook and using a website CMS.
Ability to work occasional weekends.
Email your resume, cover letter and work examples to Carolyn Fox at cfox@tampabay.com . The deadline to apply is March 31, 2022.
About the Company
The Tampa Bay Times and tampabay.com are the region’s largest sources for news and information. Independently owned and locally operated, we specialize in distinctive and vital journalism that offers depth, context and meaning. Our newsroom has won the Pulitzer Prize, journalism’s most prestigious honor, 13 times. Our sales and support teams are best in class, too. We assist local businesses with solutions customized to fit their needs – working together for a better Tampa Bay.
Our organization is committed to building an inclusive newsroom that represents the vibrant and diverse communities we serve. We welcome qualified applicants of all races, ethnicities, physical abilities, genders and sexual orientations.
Vaccine Requirement:
Workplace safety is a value of the Tampa Bay Times. Because of this, the Times requires its staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19. New employees must be vaccinated by the first day of employment unless they secure a medical or religious exemption accommodation from the Times beforehand.
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Benefits for Full-Time Eligible Employees
Health coverage for you and your family through medical, dental and vision plans.
100% employer-paid short-term and long-term disability.
100% employer-paid basic life insurance.
Supplemental life insurance.
Tax advantages through flexible spending accounts that allow you to pay for specific health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Tax-Deferred Savings Plan for retirement.
Weekly payroll.
Generous vacation and personal leave time program and much more.
