Assistant Managing Editor, Domestic Newsgathering

Job Description

The Job

CNN Domestic Newsgathering is looking for an Assistant Managing Editor to run daily enterprise stories and focus editorial pursuits on top domestic stories.

The Daily
• Conceptualize sharply framed enterprise stories and harness reporting across national newsgathering areas
• Identify emerging domestic story lines for the managing editor and elevate them to areas of higher focus and attention
• Bring together reporting in the best possible way working with television and digital journalists in our integrated newsroom
• Communicate and coordinate closely with top leadership across newsgathering, digital and television on enterprise reporting
• Drive reporting focused on the why and the how, guiding development of stories from start to finish
• Partner with the organization to identify and harness reporting from multiple teams in multiple locations
• Develop strong connections with top-notch correspondents
• Combine strong editorial development and strong narrative writing skills to shape unique reporting

The Essentials
• Bachelor's degree. Master's or higher degree preferred.
• 10+ years' experience in an editor or reporter role at a traditional or digital native news organization.
• Sound editorial and social judgment; excellent writing and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high pressure environment, making independent decisions to prioritize reporting.
• Strong management and leadership skills.
• Proven experience for developing audiences across web, mobile web, social accounts. Strong understanding of mobile, apps and social (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter).
• Strong copy editing skills.
• Understanding of digital and television, and ability to move seamlessly between both.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g3kjvx-13-59-2-242-42 in your application.