Managing Editor Jobs

Denver, CO

Rocky Mountain Public Media, Inc. (RMPM) is the parent company of Rocky Mountain PBS, KUVO Jazz and The Drop. Over a million Coloradans turn to Rocky Mountain PBS, KUVO Jazz and The Drop to discover provocative and inspiring local, national and international programming; find diverse viewpoints; score front row center seats to world-class performances; and experience lifelong learning opportunities every month.

The Managing Editor is a leader in bringing high-quality, compelling, and engaging stories to Rocky Mountain Public Media audiences. As a Journalism department leader, the Managing Editor supports members of the team in story ideation and community engagement, while cultivating community partnerships and supporting audience-integrated content models. This position oversees production of daily content while contributing solo and team efforts to daily, weekly, and long-term projects. The Managing Editor supports the Journalism Directors in ongoing and evolving content initiatives.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists in research, data collection, and story support on a case-by-case basis.
• Other tasks as assigned.
• Onboards and trains new employees to department specifications.
• Cultivates partnerships with community groups across Colorado.
• Works independently and with other Journalism team members to produce impactful community-centered content across Colorado in support of short, long-term, and special project initiatives.
• Supervises Journalism team members and other support staff as assigned.
• Provides support for Journalism team members in the creation of video segments and programs following PBS, NPR, and FCC technical standards.
• Writes two or more articles per week, updates other website assets, and engages with PBS media platforms.
• Gathers and vets story ideas and sources, maintaining an ongoing list of potential assignments for team members.
• Ensures ethical and appropriate reporting, accuracy, and alignment with the organization's values as the Journalism team's primary guide and resource for story ideas, development, and copy editing.
• Leads special and long-term projects as assigned.
• Maintains story status table on Journalism SharePoint to identify each story author(s), assets, delivery timeline, and reporting support needed.
• Works with Digital Media Manager to set a weekly schedule of publication.
• Creates and updates writing workshops and guides, including community-engaged reporting best practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Published work samples for regional, national, and other audiences across multi-media including books, magazines, newspapers, research articles, and web-based writing.
• Experience creating multimedia promotional campaigns, including social and digital media preferred.
• A mix of demonstrated skills, abilities and knowledge may be considered in place of educational requirements.
• Degree in a relevant field with strong evidence of practice in writing and copy editing preferred.
• 10+ Years of related experience required
• Strong research skills.

ADDITIONAL Qualifications Of Position

• Must possess a valid driver's license and an acceptable MVR; must be insurable for driving station vehicles.
• Possession of a commercial drone license is preferred.
• Must possess exceptional time management, decision making and organizational skills.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work professionally and productively with people at all levels.
• Must be able to work both independently and as a collaborative and productive team member.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and/or people of color are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every qualification. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workforce. If you're excited about this role, feel a passion for our mission, this feels like it could be your dream job, but your previous experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply!

PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION: Persons interested in this position must apply at

https://rmpbs.isolvedhire.com/jobs/ and please submit the following items:

• A resume detailing education, training, and employment experience.
• A cover letter detailing how the applicant's qualifications fit the needs of RMPM and information on how the applicant found out about the job opening.

Position will be posted until filled. No phone calls please. KRMA-TV/KTSC-TV/KRMJ-TV/KRMU-TV/KRMZ-TV and KUVO-FM/KVJZ-FM are licensed to and operated by Rocky Mountain Public Media, Inc. as non-commercial public television and radio.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position works primarily in office, studio, editing, and field environments. This position must be able to work a flexible schedule with occasionally long hours including some evenings and weekends. Must be able to travel throughout the state and beyond, on occasion. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The position requires the ability to lift and carry production equipment up to 50lbs. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO STATEMENT

Rocky Mountain Public Media embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. As such, Rocky Mountain Public Media does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.