Managing Editor Job at Starnes Media in Homewood

Starnes Media is a Birmingham-based media company serving hyperlocal communities with award-winning journalism and innovative marketing solutions. Our company thrives by proactive planning, serving our communities, and setting the bar high for quality and achievement.

Role Overview

Editorial Project Manager / Managing Editor to oversee production workflows, ensure editorial standards, and manage content quality from start to finish. This role blends leadership, process management, and hands-on editorial contribution. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys setting high standards, and can balance project management with editorial work.

Responsibilities

• Manage editorial workflow according to the company’s 90-60-30 production schedule and set monthly content creation and production deadlines.
• Oversee the maintenance and updating of the editorial content database.
• Ensure compliance with editorial policies and enforce consistency across writers.
• Use our checklist system to guarantee that all content meets company standards.
• Copyedit and proofread content in a timely manner before production.
• Contribute roughly 3 hours per day to writing, content creation, or page design (depending on skills).
• Dedicate roughly 3 hours daily to project management / editorial oversight and 2 hours daily to internal meetings and administrative tasks.

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Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time position.

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Opportunities for professional development and advancement within Starnes Media.

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