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The News-Item is a trusted voice in delivering accurate, engaging, and impactful journalism to our community. With a legacy of excellence, we are committed to providing high-quality reporting across multiple platforms, including print, digital and social media. We are looking for a dynamic and experienced hands-on managing editor to lead our editorial team and shape the future of our newsroom.
Position Summary:
The managing editor will oversee all editorial operations, ensuring the quality, accuracy and timeliness of our content. This position reports directly to the newspaper’s publisher. The role requires a collaborative leader who is passionate about journalism, embraces innovation, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. The managing editor will also be responsible for about five to seven hours of weekly page design work and must be open to working night shift when necessary.
Responsibilities:
Lead and manage the editorial team, including reporters, editors and freelance content producers.
Oversee the planning, assignment, and execution of daily and long-term editorial content.
Ensure all content aligns with the publication’s style, tone, and ethical standards.
Collaborate with department heads to optimize workflows across print, digital, and multimedia platforms.
Monitor breaking news and ensure timely, accurate coverage.
Edit and approve content for publication, maintaining a high standard of quality.
Analyze audience metrics to guide content strategies and improve reader engagement.
Develop and implement policies, procedures and best practices for the newsroom.
Mentor and train staff, fostering professional growth and teamwork.
Work with the advertising team to coordinate the production of special projects.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field is preferred but not required.
5+ years of experience in journalism, with at least 2 years in an editorial leadership role.
Exceptional editing and writing skills with a keen eye for detail.
Strong news judgment and familiarity with current events and industry trends.
Proven experience managing teams and driving editorial projects to completion.
Proficiency in digital publishing tools, analytics platforms, and social media.
Excellent organizational, communication, and decision-making skills.
Ability to thrive under tight deadlines and handle multiple priorities effectively.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a reputable publication with a deep connection to the community.
Collaborate with a passionate team committed to impactful journalism.
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Opportunities for professional development and growth.
The Latrobe Bulletin, based in historic Latrobe, PA, which is home to legends like Arnold Palmer & Mister Rogers, and hosts the Steelers Training Camp each summer, is seeking a talented, motivated Editor. This position plans, coordinates and executes coverage in and around Latrobe, Ligonier, Derry and surrounding communities. This role will have the opportunity to lead the dedicated, talented newsroom staff of the Latrobe Bulletin, our weekly Ligonier Echo and latrobebulletinnews.com through another year of unprecedented growth in digital audience.
As part of Sample News Group, Latrobe Printing & Publishing offers the rare opportunity in today’s media landscape to lead your newsroom in a decentralized, privately held company. The Latrobe Bulletin is committed to community engagement, journalistic excellence and serving our readership with effective, compelling local reporting; so, we are looking for an Editor that shares these values:
- Editorial Leadership: Ensure timeliness, accuracy, and an overall quality product- in print and online.
- Hyperlocal Focus: Local, Local, Local.
- Personal Involvement: Opportunity to be an individual contributor, contributing bylined stories each week.
- Team Management: Lead from the front. Set the bar. Bring a positive attitude, inspire the team for greatness, and roll up your sleeves and help show them the way.
- Digital & Print Expertise: We have a loyal print audience that deserves an excellent daily newspaper. Our growth area is online. We need a newsroom leader who understands that balance, and can optimize, plan, budget and execute content accordingly.
Requirements:
Excellent writing, editing, and leadership skills- demonstrated in a newsroom.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally internally and externally; at all levels, including executive leadership, staff, readers, community leaders, and officials.
Strong organizational skills to plan and meet deadlines effectively.
Details:
Competitive salary commensurate with experience and talent. Full time, in person role. Benefits include but are not limited to Health, Dental, Vision, Vacation, Sick time.
About The Latrobe Bulletin:
The Latrobe Bulletin, a part of Sample News Group, represents a proud tradition of covering the Greater Latrobe, Derry Area, Ligonier Valley and surrounding areas in Eastern Westmoreland Co for more than 121 years.
If this role, and the opportunity to lead the newsroom of a historic, Western Pennsylvanian newspaper to great new heights gets you excited about the potential, gets you thinking of the possibilities; we should talk.
We are seeking a passionate and skilled Sports Writer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of various sports, a flair for storytelling, and the ability to engage readers through compelling content. This role involves covering local live events, conducting interviews, and producing articles that resonate with our audience while adhering to journalistic standards. Strong work ethic a must. Cover teams for The News Item, The Standard Journal and The Citizen Standard.
Duties
- Write engaging articles and features on various sports topics, including game recaps, player profiles, etc
- Conduct thorough research to ensure accuracy and depth in all written content.
- Edit and proofread articles for clarity, grammar, style, and adherence to publication standards.
- Fact-check information to maintain credibility and uphold journalistic integrity.
- Collaborate with editors and other writers to develop story ideas and improve content quality.
- Produce multimedia content, including videos or podcasts, to enhance storytelling.
- Stay updated on sports news and trends to provide timely coverage of events.
- Engage with readers through social media platforms to promote articles and gather feedback.
Skills
- Strong writing skills with a solid understanding of journalism principles and AP style.
- Proficiency in editing and copy editing to refine content before publication.
- Excellent research abilities to gather relevant information from credible sources.
- Experience in video production is a plus for creating engaging multimedia content.
- A keen eye for detail in fact-checking and ensuring accuracy in reporting.
- Photography experience a PLUS.
Benefits include Paid Vacation and Sick time, Health insurance, Life Insurance, Vision, Dental
Join us in delivering high-quality sports journalism that informs, entertains, and inspires our readers!