Editor in Chief

Overview The business journal Editor in Chief (EIC), as the highest ranking newsroom leader, is primarily responsible for driving product strategy and product quality across all platforms, and for relentlessly building an audience. The EIC is expected to show an insatiable desire and proven ability to drive audience loyalty and growth, especially in the digital arena. The EIC must be equally at home in both the print and digital spheres – but leadership and innovation must be particularly pronounced on digital platforms where business journals have the most growth potential. Duties and Responsibilities Create content and product vision. The EIC must define a clear and compelling vision for the look, feel and voice of our portfolio of products, including the existing weekly print newspaper, daily emails, website and, soon, tablet and mobile. Change agent. Must drive staff adaptation to new mediums, new platforms, new skill sets, new story forms, new ways of doing things. Persuasively, diplomatically, strategically, the EIC must guide the business journal operation into new markets, new competencies, and new areas of opportunity. Newsroom leader. It is paramount that the EIC take a proactive, hands‑on approach in developing and leading the reporting staff. Our ability to produce products that connect with our audiences stems directly from the EIC's interaction with, and direction of, the reporting team. Audience. The Office of the Editor and, by extension, the EIC, shares cross‑departmental responsibility for growing our print, digital and event audiences. This demands a tight relationship with our audience through blogging and Editor's Notebooks. Ensure vitality of print through thoughtful packaging, long‑form journalism and exclusive interviews. Management. Work with other department heads, create business and marketing plans for the company. Seek out content syndication channels and partnerships for Business Journal content. National editorial and News Initiatives – EIC will be the primary newsroom conduit between the local market and ACBJ‑corporate. Meet or exceed goals relating to audience‑engagement such as page views, unique users, repeat visits, direct traffic, social media followings and growth, paid print subscribership, email newsletter circulation growth, event attendance, and other such measures. Regularly participate in and attend Business Journal sponsored events. Take on any other assignment made by manager(s). Work cooperatively and collaboratively with all colleagues and professionally with sources. Qualifications Minimum of 5 – 7 years of management and/or team leadership experience required. Daily, and preferably, weekly print experience for a business news operation. Experience working in an online news environment. Beat reporter experience. Inspiring, yet diplomatic. Innovative, curious, collaborative. Eager to connect directly with readers/audience. Must be comfortable and thrive in rapidly changing and uncharted media environment. Benefits The well‑being of our employees is paramount. For that reason, ACBJ offers a variety of rich and competitive benefits including bundled health, dental and vision plans designed to meet our employees' needs. We also provide programs to support mental health and wellness and a generous time‑off policy in support of taking the time needed to recharge. Paid Parental Leave 401K Plan with Employer Match Flexible Spending Accounts Employee Assistance Program Multiple Employee Dependent Scholarship Programs Commuter Flexible Spending Lifestyle Programs (Including incentives for healthy habits) Medical Infertility Services Corporate discount programs Employee Recognition/Service Awards And so much more! (Benefits coverage indicated above may be based on employee participation in benefit programs and eligibility.) Compensation COMPENSATION: $120-135k (base + bonus) Equal Opportunity Employment This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable city, state or federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr