Austin Business Journal is hiring : Assistant Managing Editor in Austin

Overview The Assistant Managing Editor (AME) works in concert with the managing editor, overseeing and ensuring the smooth and orderly flow of content from conception to publishing on all platforms. The AME must possess a solid news sense for a business journal, an ability to make snap judgments about the proper treatment of stories, and a high level of confidence in orchestrating the many simultaneous actions of the newsroom. As a member of the office of the editor (comprising the editor in chief, ME and AME), the AME will help ensure audience growth and reporters’ professional development. In addition to coaching reporters and managing their work, the AME is expected to serve as an additional reporter able to quickly turn around breaking news and augment beat reporters’ work with well-sourced, enterprising stories. The AME also may serve, at the direction of the managing editor, as the editorial department’s liaison with other departments in matters that pertain to awards publications, events, and other cross-departmental activities. Note : duties may be performed as needed.

Responsibilities You’ll be on the front line with reporters — touching many stories before publication in concert the managing editor and editor in chief

Fill in as an additional reporter, tackling press release news as well as enterprising work on the level of a beat reporter

Track metrics and measure engagement with an eye towards constant improvement

Routinely determine story treatment and placement in print and daily news emails

Manage about four special publications annually, some of which rely on freelanced work

Manage the ABJ’s social media presence (Facebook, LinkedIn, X, Instagram)

Manage the ABJ homepage at least twice daily, ensuring stories are receiving proper treatment and breaking-news bars are used well

Grow audience — constantly and relentlessly

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 sources

Serve as the editorial department’s liaison with other departments in matters that pertain to awards publications, events, and other cross-departmental activities

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Minimum of 4 years in a newsroom, preferably with beat-reporter experience

Tendency to thrive in a fast-paced, hard-news environment

Familiarity with AP Style

Solid news judgment

Experience with management of editorial projects

Stickler for detail — especially when copyediting

Exposure to online environment and social media

Compensation & Benefits COMPENSATION : Negotiable

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. Here are just a few of our programs :

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

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.

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