The Managing Editor will spearhead the production process of our print magazine and ensure that our print stories and recurring print features are executed on time and at the highest level.  They will also play a key role in developing and executing the broader editorial strategies of Ad Age and working with the editors to produce conferences, events, special issues and other editorial extensions.

The Managing Editor will provide day-to-day newsroom leadership along with the Executive and Deputy editors, edit print and occasionally web copy, and help writers hone their voices. Key objectives will be:

• To improve the efficiency of the print magazine production process.
• To oversee the editorial calendar and get the reporters to file in a timely matter.
• To manage and oversee the newsroom budget in conjunction with the Editor

This position is integral to running a lean, efficient publication that is nimble enough to respond quickly to breaking stories but expert enough to do so in a way that is vital to industry leaders.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Journalism, Communications or related field
• Experience managing a newsroom’s staff of more than 10 team members
• At least 10 years of journalism experience as a reporter or editor
• Thorough understanding of the media and marketing industries, advertising and broader cultural trends
• Exceptional news judgment
• Background of and ability to motivate reporters and work collaboratively with wide-ranging personality types across the newsroom
• Background coordinating and ensuring that all print, digital, research and events serve the marketplace
• Leadership ability to maximize resources; improve efficiencies and make changes where needed
• Must be able to represent Ad Age at public events, including our own conferences and events
• Effective written and spoken communication skills
• Ability to travel periodically
• Must be able to work in New York offices; no relocation offered.

Preferences

• Graduate level degree in Journalism or related field
• Experience managing a staff with daily and weekly newsroom deadlines
• Experience managing a newsroom comprising both onsite and remote reporters
• Background of scoops, breaking news and developing sources within the media and marketing space
• Digital storytelling, data reporting and publishing experience in a business publication
• Demonstrated ability to work across platforms, including video, photo and audio
• Experience with databases, spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations
• Great interpersonal skills to interact with heavy hitters from the advertising industry
• A strong, confident style; experienced and capable public speaker

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