Features Editor

Summary:

The Bay Area News Group is looking for an ambitious, creative, thoughtful editor to lead a team of award-winning assignment editors and beat and general assignment reporters focused on making an impact in one of the country's most interesting regions. We cover it all, from Silicon Valley to Oakland, Walnut Creek and the Tri-Valley, as we explore the vibrant culture that defines the Bay Area, from its enviable restaurant scene to its artists, musicians and thought leaders for our digital sites, our front page, two popular weekly print sections and seven premium magazines.

Must be located in the South or East Bay Area and work at least three office days weekly in San Jose and/or Concord.

What you will do:

• Manage journalists with a wide range of experience and talent to produce quick hits for our websites, centerpiece stories for the front page and Weekender and Eat Drink Play sections and expansive pieces for our magazines that delight readers with beautiful writing

• Conceptualize, edit and oversee production for seven 72-page magazines per year while juggling deadlines for daily and weekly editions

• Provide strong, thoughtful editing on deadline for a sophisticated print audience that appreciates excellent writing, balanced perspectives and a regional focus

• Bring interest and experience in beats ranging from arts and entertainment topics to the Bay Area's restaurant scene

• Collaborate with other news leaders across the newsroom and provide leadership across departments in pursuit of excellence

• Use metrics to inform coverage and guide reporters and editors

What you will bring:

• 5+ years of features reporting and/or editing experience

• Excellent news judgment and a drive to compete under deadline pressure

• Experience managing journalists and collaborating with photo, graphics and design teams preferred

• Strong organizational and planning skills

• A university degree in journalism or a related field

• In our diverse region, facility with a second language is a plus

Benefits and Compensation:

The salary range is $70,000 - $90,000. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to geographic location, education, work experience, time in role, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, the Company offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k, as well as paid time off and select paid holidays (all benefits are based on eligibility). Please click the following link for more detailed information: http://www.mybensite.com/mng

Who we are:
 

As the Bay Area's top source for local news, the Bay Area News Group reaches more than 5 million people weekly through a powerful combination of print and digital products. Our publications include The Mercury News serving Silicon Valley and the Peninsula; the East Bay Times serving Oakland, Walnut Creek, Pleasanton and the rest of the East Bay; and more than 20 weekly publications. We connect with a diverse and engaged audience, offering a premiere local news report and comprehensive advertising and marketing solutions across web, mobile and print platforms. The Bay Area News Group is a subsidiary of MediaNews Group, which has 49 Pulitzer Prizes and a nationwide audience, delivering award-winning content across 800 platforms and leading the transformation of the news industry.

“3x Built In Best Places to Work Winner - 2023, 2024 & 2025”

EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

How To Apply:

• Please submit an online application along with your resume for this position here https://myworkdaycenter.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/MNG/job/Walnut-Creek-California/Features-Editor_R2411. Along with your resume, please include a cover letter.

Closing Date:

• Continuous recruitment until the position is filled

Conditions of Employment: 

• A full pre-employment background check, and MVR will be conducted as part of the selection process. Must be willing to submit and pass the necessary required checks

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation

• Travel – This position entails occasional driving for work assignments, training sessions, and/or in-person meetings. The employee will be responsible for transporting themselves between different sites as needed

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