Managing Editor

<Overview>
The San Francisco Examiner, The City’s oldest locally owned newspaper, is seeking an experienced managing editor with a deep knowledge of San Francisco to drive the Examiner’s daily digital news and print offerings and help tell the stories that matter most to our readers.

The managing editor will play a vital role in the paper's daily news content and ensuring the delivery of accurate, compelling, and must-read coverage to the people who live here.

The editor should have impeccable news judgment and a proven track record of editing deadline-intensive copy while ensuring our coverage captures the complex topics facing San Francisco with clarity, nuance and authority. We also want someone who brings a wealth of ideas and can spot off-news stories or topics that appeal to San Francisco’s diverse communities, as well as the capacity to shepherd stories from conception to publication.

<Responsibilities>

• Review and edit a wide range of content for grammar, punctuation, style, and consistency using established industry and company guidelines
• Proven track record of stretegy development, managing editorial workflows, and overseeing publication deadlines
• Proofread articles, reports, and proposals to eliminate errors and enhance readability.
• Conduct fact-checking to verify the accuracy of data, references, and claims within the content.
• Collaborate with writers and subject matter experts to improve clarity, tone, and overall quality of manuscripts.
• Manage multiple editing projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Apply strong research skills to clarify complex topics and support factual accuracy in technical writing or journalism pieces.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings or weekends when news breaks.

<Experience>

• 5+ years of editing experience across a variety of story formats and subjects under intense deadline pressure, especially at a daily digital news outlet. Managing editor experience preferred.
• A deep understanding of San Francisco
• Experience working with reporters and freelancers on story selection and framing stories to have the most impact
• Ability to multitask on deadline, balancing speed and accuracy of stories
• Intimate knowledge of AP style, content management systems, SEO and other digital publishing fundamentals
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with colleagues working in the newsroom and in the field. Strong writing skills.
• Ability to work in a demanding and fast-paced environment
• Experience writing a daily newsletter is a plus
• Experienced headline writer is a plus

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person