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McClatchy Media's editorial leaders are expected to seek out and embrace the ethical use of artificial intelligence and other automation to enhance and elevate our work, create supplemental content, and build efficiencies that free our staff to focus on publishing high-quality journalism. Our iconic local news brands such as the Miami Herald, The Kansas City Star and The Sacramento Bee, have collectively earned a total of 57 Pulitzer prizes and are complemented by popular lifestyle and entertainment brands such as Us Weekly and Woman's World.

McClatchy is seeking a strategic, versatile editor to lead one of the best midsize newsrooms in the country, The Island Packet of Hilton Head. Live among the natural beauty, wildlife, sun and sand - and work with a newsroom that has been recognized as South Carolina's best of its size six of thepast seven years. We're looking for a news leader who understands how to engage readers across all of our digital products and who thrives on experimentation - with new tools, approaches and coverage areas. This editor will be responsible for the management, direction and operational oversight of the newsroom. This means direct supervisory responsibility for newsroom staff, including assigning work, managing schedules, performance evaluations and participating in employment decisions. As the hands-on newsroom leader, you will direct the team to deliver quick-turn accountability reporting, high-utility service journalism and breaking news. The role includes writing stories when needed to support newsroom priorities or coverage needs. Strong candidates will bring fresh ideas on producing a high volume of unique, relevant local journalism to best serve our communities and build reader loyalty. We're looking specifically for a leader who understands that building a loyal audience around a topic requires publishing consistently and often. McClatchy Media's editorial leaders are expected to seek out and embrace the ethical use of artificial intelligence and other automation to enhance and elevate our work, create supplemental content, and build efficiencies that free our staff to focus on publishing high-quality journalism. This leader must be able to approach the role with creative, fresh ideas on how to serve a local audience. This requires a command of audience analytics and tactics that deliver results. What you'll bring: <ul><li>College degree or equivalent work experience. </li><li>5 years of journalism experience. </li><li>Strong writing skills, excellent news judgment and a demonstrated ability to "see the story" that is going to matter to readers. </li><li>Unwavering commitment to accurate, ethical journalism. </li><li>Ability to identify target audiences and tailor stories to their information needs. </li><li>Understanding of SEO and other optimization opportunities and a demonstrated ability to learn new social and digital skills. </li><li>Experience working with news analytics to derive actionable insights on growing audience, driving subscriptions and earning loyalty. </li><li>Comfort with a job that will be demanding, fast-paced and constantly evolving. </li><li>An entrepreneurial spirit, deep curiosity and high energy. </li><li>A collaborative style, working comfortably across teams throughout the office and company. </li></ul> Required materials: To apply, include a persuasive cover letter, your resume and four to six examples of your best work. What we'll bring: As a journalist at McClatchy, you will join a supportive, flexible, collaborative team. McClatchy strives to be an employer of choice, and our benefits package is made with this goal in mind. With a focus on health, well-being, wealth and daily life, our package options include healthcare coverage for employees and their families, financial protection from expected and unexpected expenses, multiple no-cost wellness resources and even coverage for four-legged friends. Our overall benefits package also includes a 401(k) with employer match, competitive paid time off and corporate holidays, and a variety of mental health benefits. With an excellent support team and with focus on your well-being as a top corporate strategy, McClatchy provides benefits to support you and your family in achieving your health and wellness goals. About McClatchy: The McClatchy Media Company features a portfolio of vibrant and trusted news, lifestyle, entertainment brands and a robust retail distribution network. Our iconic local news brands such as the Miami Herald, The Kansas City Star and The Sacramento Bee, have collectively earned a total of 57 Pulitzer prizes and are complemented by popular lifestyle and entertainment brands such as Us Weekly and Woman's World. Together, our brands reach more than 100 million unique visitors a month,The McClatchy Retail Network, our distribution and logistics arm, offers delivery to more than 56,000 retail locations weekly. McClatchy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all applicants and employees. McClatchy considers all candidates without regard to basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, medical condition, family care status, pregnancy or physical disability (except where physical fitness is a valid occupational qualification), or any other basis protected by state and federal laws. #LI-RB1 Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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This is a job for a self-starter who has deep knowledge of local issues and can motivate a team to produce a steady quantity of compelling stories that fulfill our mission of providing essential local reporting for South Carolina's residents. At The Post and Courier, you would join a Pulitzer Prize-winning culture where distinguished journalism is valued—and expected—and where journalists have the opportunity to pursue the best work of their careers, limited only by their ambition and determination.

The Post and Courier, the leading news source in South Carolina, is seeking an accomplished Local News Editor to lead our community-focused reporting efforts.This editor will lead a team of reporters focused on the pulse of South Carolina's communities—from local government and civic growth to the stories that define our neighborhoods. The team pursues daily articles and significant breaking news that impacts our readers as well as investigative stories and other deeply reported enterprise.At The Post and Courier, you would join a Pulitzer Prize-winning culture where distinguished journalism is valued—and expected—and where journalists have the opportunity to pursue the best work of their careers, limited only by their ambition and determination.The RoleThe Local News Editor needs to be a strong coach and inspiring leader who is adept at spotting rich opportunities for community coverage. You must be able to help reporters mold local issues into high-impact, relatable journalism, and be skilled at editing complex, sensitive stories. This editor will occasionally act as a player-coach, contributing reporting or serving as lead writer on major community projects.You will work closely with other editors in the Charleston newsroom as well as throughout our statewide news network. You will need to be a strong collaborator who can work seamlessly with our audience team, graphics and visuals team, and other journalists or non-newsroom employees across the organization.Our MissionThe Post and Courier is privately held and values its relationship with readers, believing in the idea that investing in journalism will grow digital subscribers and help sustain our business well into the future. We began expanding across the state in 2020, seeking to fill a void in news deserts or areas where local news coverage had withered. Our flagship is in Charleston, but we now operate newsrooms in multiple cities throughout South Carolina.RESPONSIBILITIESThis is a job for a self-starter who has deep knowledge of local issues and can motivate a team to produce a steady quantity of compelling stories that fulfill our mission of providing essential local reporting for South Carolina's residents.<ul><li>Work comfortably under deadline pressure as a strong coach and planner.</li><li>Embrace a digital-first mindset and work with a collaborative spirit.</li><li>Set the agenda for local coverage that distinguishes The Post and Courier and illuminates the big issues facing our communities.</li></ul>Requirements & Experience<ul><li>Education: Bachelor's degree in Journalism (or a related field with equivalent experience).</li><li>Experience: At least 5 years of newsroom experience, including time as a manager.</li><li>Track Record: Proven success in producing exemplary journalism as a reporter and/or editor.</li><li>Communication: Strong interpersonal skills for developing trusting relationships and maintaining confidentiality.</li><li>Leadership: Accomplished leader with clear managing skills and the ability to ensure writing of the highest quality.</li></ul>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities<ul><li>Digital Skills: Ability to lead a digital-focused operation with a grasp of SEO and social platform promotion.</li><li>Accuracy and Ethics: Produces fair, accurate work with a firm understanding of libel and privacy issues.</li><li>Collaboration: Actively participates in brainstorming sessions and works well across disciplines.</li><li>Organization: Develops systematic approaches to managing a team and setting performance goals.</li><li>Flexibility: Reacts to change productively and handles other duties as assigned.</li></ul>Physical Requirement: Close eye work, continuous sitting, walking, standing, light to moderate lifting 15-30 pounds.Evening Post Publishing is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer.

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