Job Description

Job ID: 73617
Job Views : 307
Location: Portland, Oregon, United States
Postal Code: 97232
Job Category: Newspapers
Employment Type: Full time
Salary: 95000-105000 USD per year
Posted: 12.16.2025
Job Description
The Managing Editor position will primarily focus on assisting the editor-in-chief (EIC) with the execution of the Mercury’s vision, including managing workflow and the editorial budget, supporting staff with daily practical needs, organizing production flow of print products, handling internal issues and performance assessments, while also assisting with editing and proofreading. The position also includes many opportunities for general assignment reporting and writing.
The Managing Editor role carries supervisory authority—including hiring, performance management, and addressing staff concerns—in partnership with the EIC. They will supervise select section editors, assist and work alongside unionized staff, and coordinate with the production team to produce a monthly print product. This position plays a key leadership role in onboarding, and cross-departmental operations.
This position requires excellent, proven leadership abilities, strong editorial expertise, superb mediation and organizational skills, and—this is important—a great sense of humor.
Job Requirements
Three-plus years of journalism and/or editorial department experience—managerial experience is a definite plus.
Demonstrated writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
Superb organizational skills, including the ability to regularly meet or exceed deadlines.
The ability to juggle multiple deadlines while keeping a cool head and maintaining a positive attitude.
Demonstrable mediation skills, with expertise in problem solving, bringing creative ideas to the table, and the ability to work effectively with managers from other departments and divisions.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Having a fun, can-do attitude and being able to exhibit editorial flair.
Possessing an inspiring, positive personality that can bring out the best in employees.
A working knowledge of Portland, and what makes it so special.
A love for progressive politics, and uplifting underrepresented communities.
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