News Editor

Job DescriptionNews EditorThe Times Union has an immediate opening for a News Editor who can help shape our daily news product, including a Sunday print edition that includes some of our most impactful stories. We’re looking for someone who can shift gears between long-lead projects that might be percolating for weeks and fast-breaking news that requires the quick deployment of reporters and photographers as well as collaboration with our digital team.What you'll do: Directly manage a team of 3-5 reporters to produce impactful journalism, week after week. Line edit and prepare for publication content created by your team and other newsroom reporters, daily. Collaborate with a team of news editors to fill out a robust daily report even as bigger projects simmer. Collaborate across the newsroom, particularly with our digital team, to maximize the reach of your team’s story. Be responsive to the needs of a vibrant set of communities to bring out stories that would otherwise remain untold. Help our journalists develop a network of sources across those communities. Work the levers of public transparency law to better serve watchdog journalism. Stay ahead of the competition. Who you are: Someone who is community-oriented and wants to engage with all sectors of the population, not just the well-known. A self-starter with great communication and line-editing skills who does not crumble under deadline pressure. Proficient with basic Windows programs including Outlook, Excel and Word. Someone who is not timid about jumping into the fray to report a story when needed. Someone with an innate curiosity and healthy skepticism. A college graduate with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, English, or another relevant subject; or with equivalent and relevant on-the-job experience. A seasoned daily news journalist with a minimum of 10 years experience in a field that can include 5 years experience as a manager and editor. Someone who can self-manage and handle multiple projects and fast deadlines. Someone with an appreciation of Slack, Zoom and other remote-friendly tools Requirements:This is full-time management position and will include regular night, weekend, and holiday work.The Times Union is located in New York’s Capital Region. We offer great pay, substantial benefits and the ability to live in a beautiful area of the country. We are dedicated to being a company where a diverse mix of talented people work. Our commitment to inclusion and multiculturalism is reflected in our content and hiring strategies. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.In accordance with applicable law, Hearst is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role if hired in New York State. The reasonable estimate, if hired in New York State, is $65,000 to $75,000. Please note this information is specific to those hired in New York State. If this role is open to candidates outside of New York State, the salary range would be aligned to that specific location. A final decision on the successful candidate’s starting salary will be based on a number of permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to skills and experience, training, certifications, and education.About Times Union:Based in Albany, the Times Union (www.timesunion.com) is the leading news organization in New York’s Capital Region, Hudson Valley and beyond. The news organization is widely respected for its focus on local news and watchdog reporting, particularly on state government and politics. It has won numerous state and national awards for its work on both print and digital platforms and has repeatedly been named New York’s ‘Newspaper of Distinction’ by the state edito'rs association. Through the Times Union Media Group, we offer innovative marketing and advertising solutions to local, regional, and national clients. These include event marketing, a full complement of digital marketing solutions, targeted and total market coverage print solutions and more.