Deputy Managing Editor

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Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field preferred.
• Proven experience in editorial management or a similar role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze performance data and make informed decisions.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Several years of editing experience working at a reputable publication.
• Organization and planning skills.
• Experience using CMS and analytics tools such as Google Analytics, Parse.ly and Microsoft PowerBI.
• Experience with Microsoft productivity suite and Teams.

Responsibilities:

• Implement performance goals and objectives for the editorial team.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback.
• Develop and implement performance improvement plans.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure team objectives are met.
• Collaborate with other departments to align editorial goals with overall company strategy.
• Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities for team members.
• Address performance issues and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Support editorial leadership to coordinate the daily operations of the newsroom.
• Ensure production, communications and Standards processes are followed.
• Support in developing and executing newsroom strategies and processes in line with Newsweek’s editorial and company objectives.
• Conduct/organize training for staff on all newsroom tools.