AU

AU

Managing Editor, IRW

Main Campus (Washington, DC) · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$78k-$90kDetected 16 days ago
HRISPhotographyResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoring

About the role

  • American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world.
  • This is a senior leadership role for an editor who thrives in the intersection of editorial excellence, innovation, and mentorship.
  • The Managing Editor will oversee daily newsroom operations while driving major reporting projects in collaboration with leading news organizations.

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrated commitment to mentoring and developing emerging journalists.

Requirements

  • Applicants are encouraged to submit a resume, cover letter, and links to at least three recent stories you have produced or edited.
  • Employees in the School of Communication are required to work on campus in a full presence modality for the first month of their employment.
  • Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
  • Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
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  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
  • 8 years of relevant experience.
  • Substantial experience in investigative or enterprise journalism, with a track record of impactful, high-quality work.
  • Proven leadership in managing editors, reporters, and cross-functional teams on complex, deadline-driven projects.
  • Strong editorial judgment and the ability to elevate ambitious reporting to the highest standards.

Nice to have

  • Master's degree or equivalent.
  • Previous work at a nonprofit newsroom is a plus.

Skills

  • This is a rare opportunity to shape consequential journalism while investing in the future of the profession.
  • Assign, edit, and fact-check stories.
  • Approve any and all use of proprietary or subscription-based tools to do our work.
  • Interview and hire freelance reporters and editors as needed.
  • Update ethical guidelines frequently regarding new and changing technologies.

Compensation

  • $78,000.00 - $90,000.00 annually.

Benefits

  • AU offers a competitive benefits package.
  • Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options.

Company info

  • Acquiring and Analyzing Information.
  • Prioritizing and Organizing.
  • Displaying Creativity.
  • Supporting Coworkers.
  • Acting Ethically and with Integrity.
  • Serving Customers.
  • Supporting a Diverse and Inclusive Community.
  • We are interested in a calm, collaborative, and detail-oriented team player with the people skills to earn the trust of both students and seasoned investigative reporters.

Equal opportunity

  • equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
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