The Daily Record (Maryland) is seeking an Editor who will be responsible for not only managing the editorial vision and employees for their brand(s) but also for serving as a leader for the brand in the local business community.

This is a hybrid role and is required to report into the Baltimore office on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Duties + Responsibilities:

• Working with other leaders to develop the editorial vision for the brand(s), including identifying key beats, building the special products calendar, setting story quantity expectations, and more.
• Working closely with the Managing Director and Content Lead to grow revenue opportunities by creating new products, collaborating on niche products, and expanding content.
• Working with editors, reporters and digital operations to use BTM best practices to grow online readership and engagement.
• Managing all editorial employees for the brand(s) - directly or indirectly - to ensure deadlines are met and story quality and quantity expectations are satisfied or surpassed.
• Hiring, training and mentoring editorial employees.
• Manage freelance expenses to budget while ensuring that brand's content needs are met across print, digital, niche and event publications.
• Select the honorees for all Power Lists based on discussion with editorial employees and suggestions from community members. Follow all BTM best practices for managing the Power List process.
• Ensure all special products are produced to BTM standards by either leading their production directly or working with the special products team.
• Support the events process as needed by helping to develop summit themes, brainstorm speakers, select honorees, write/edit scripts, review videos, etc. leading up to events.
• Serve as emcee and network with attendees the day of events.
• Moderate and help to select panelists, as needed, for webinars and panel discussions.
• Regularly attend key business events in the community to build connections and demonstrate the brand's attention to the local business community.
• Regularly meet with key business leaders in person and/or virtually to develop mutually beneficial relationships and expand the brand's network.
• Providing support to sales staff as needed to assist them in making pitches to potential advertisers without compromising editorial integrity.
• Manage the publication of community-submitted content such as columns, op-eds, letters to the editor, etc.
• Respond to feedback/criticism/suggestions from the community in a timely manner.
• Miscellaneous tasks and duties, as assigned.

Skills + Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, or relevant work experience; law degree desired but not required
• 4+ years of experience in the news industry with editing, writing and reporting experience
• Knowledge of legal news coverage and local legal community
• AP Stylebook knowledge
• Strong computer skills and digital news management- including but not limited to: Word, Microsoft Excel, WordPress, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Reader and Acrobat, and internet research skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Reliable transportation and ability to commute to office in Baltimore two times per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays
• Reliable home internet connection with minimum 50mbps up/10mbps down

What does BridgeTower Media offer?

• A competitive benefits package that includes health, vision, dental plus robust supplementary options.
• Company paid Life, AD&D Insurance & Short and Long-Term Disability coverages
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• 24-hour TeleMedicine and TeleCounseling Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Leave Program
• Unlimited PTO
• Sick Time
• Summer Weekend Jumpstart Hours**
• Over 10 holidays paid
• Tuition Assistance Program
• 401K with a company match
• Growth opportunities to build your career
• Learning & Development programs

**As long as business needs are met*

About BridgeTower Media

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