The Recorder, a nonprofit independent local news startup in northern Westchester County, NY, seeks a seasoned, savvy and entrepreneurial editor with a proven commitment to quality journalism to lead the newsroom of its weekly community newspaper and online news site. This is an outstanding opportunity to build a local news organization from the ground up.

 Responsibilities

  • End-to-end editorial management from planning to production

  • Oversight of digital and print channels including website, newsletter and weekly print edition

  • Supervision of full-time and freelance staff including reporters, art director, copy editor etc.

  • Develop local sourcing strategy and relationships

  • Coordinate content postings on social channels

  • Develop and implement ready feedback and community listening tools

  • Extensive community engagement and outreach

  • Budget tracking and management

  • Enhance and support ongoing revenue generation programs - e.g., member subscription growth­

Qualifications

  • At least 3 yrs editorial supervisory experience

  • Excellent writing and enterprise reporting skills

  • Outstanding news judgement

  • Ability to manage and inspire editorial contributors

  • Digital and print production experience

  • Commitment to quality local journalism

Details and To Apply

Annual salary: Up to $65,000

Qualified candidates should send résumé, cover letter and writing samples or links to clips to: info@therecorder.org

 More information: Visit The Recorder Website