Executive Editor
Current• Manage an award-winning nonprofit newsroom by reporting and editing accurate, engaging stories on local government and civics, health care, science, the environment, and community members of interest• Mentor and guide a team of about a dozen journalists, audio producers, photographers, writers and external contributors, by helping refine pitches, organize and edit drafts, and guide audio production, while empowering them to think bigger and instilling confidence in their abilities•… Show more • Manage an award-winning nonprofit newsroom by reporting and editing accurate, engaging stories on local government and civics, health care, science, the environment, and community members of interest• Mentor and guide a team of about a dozen journalists, audio producers, photographers, writers and external contributors, by helping refine pitches, organize and edit drafts, and guide audio production, while empowering them to think bigger and instilling confidence in their abilities• Develop and execute on multi-year strategic plans to deepen journalist impact, expand reach and build sustainability for the nonprofit newsroom, through regional and national collaborations and strategic partnerships• Oversee and evaluate cross-platform editorial strategy, including re-packaging stories across digital and audio formats, sharing with like-minded outlets, and identifying and managing partnerships with other media organizations• Collaborate with and empower voices from underrepresented communities, including indigenous, rural, LGBTQIA+ and Latino residents, by giving space for them to share stories from their perspectives• Actively support and guide development efforts, including crafting language for our mission and vision and grant applications, while quadrupling newsletter subscribers through high-quality community journalism• Research and analyze federal, state and local policy, and clearly communicate how it affects local community members through clear explanatory journalism Show less