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Executive editor requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in executive editor job postings.
Sample executive editor requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field
- 5+ years of editorial experience
- Proficient in content management systems
- Proficient in SEO
- Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills
Sample required executive editor soft skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Ability to lead, motivate and influence others
- Excellent problem-solving skills
Executive editor job description example 1
Taylor & Francis Books Inc executive editor job description
Taylor & Francis Group, a leading international academic publisher, is currently recruiting for an Executive Editor to join a team managing original research journals within the Medicine and Health Journals sector.
This role will be responsible for managing the journals Postgraduate Medicine and Hospital Practice, a portfolio of highly respected, MEDLINE-indexed, peer-reviewed, international journals that publish a select variety of original research. focuses on clinical research that supports primary care physicians in improving patient care, while publishes specialised research on the latest in-hospital procedures and protocols.
This position is ideal for an individual looking for a varied role, guiding the growth of these titles that are in different stages of development, each with distinct needs and communities. We are looking for a candidate that can easily communicate with authors and other journal stakeholders, critically evaluate submitted research throughout the publication process, and collaborate across teams to creatively experiment with new journal initiatives and services.
What you'll be doing:
Drives new, high-quality original research submissions and commissions articles that represent the latest medical research
Develops journal development plans that evaluate industry trends, competitors, and journal content to identify both short- and long-term objectives and opportunities
Evaluates submitted manuscripts and peer-reviewed papers to make decisions on what content can be considered for publication, as well as identify and address any ethical issues that arise
Collaborates on internal projects to develop subject expertise, accelerate open access growth, improve processes and implement new technology, and increase industry outreach
Builds author, society, and industry relationships through one-on-one communication and editor-in-chief and editorial board member interaction, with the opportunity to present publishing workshops and conference sessions that educate the research community
Keeps abreast of industry news and trends to determine their effect on journal objectives and strategic decisions; includes attending relevant conferences and becoming involved with industry initiatives/projects
Works with marketing and press & media teams to develop campaigns that drive journal submissions and highlight Taylor & Francis editorial services and resources via a multimedia approach
Maintains social media presence that interacts with authors, researchers, and other industry representatives and shares journal content, industry news, and information on best practices in publishing
Ensures continuing journal and product development by monitoring and improving journal metrics and online content usage, identifying new opportunities for indexing, and troubleshooting problems
Acts as a product champion with internal stakeholders to ensure buy-in and support for the journal across other departments.
This role will be responsible for managing the journals Postgraduate Medicine and Hospital Practice, a portfolio of highly respected, MEDLINE-indexed, peer-reviewed, international journals that publish a select variety of original research. focuses on clinical research that supports primary care physicians in improving patient care, while publishes specialised research on the latest in-hospital procedures and protocols.
This position is ideal for an individual looking for a varied role, guiding the growth of these titles that are in different stages of development, each with distinct needs and communities. We are looking for a candidate that can easily communicate with authors and other journal stakeholders, critically evaluate submitted research throughout the publication process, and collaborate across teams to creatively experiment with new journal initiatives and services.
What you'll be doing:
Drives new, high-quality original research submissions and commissions articles that represent the latest medical research
Develops journal development plans that evaluate industry trends, competitors, and journal content to identify both short- and long-term objectives and opportunities
Evaluates submitted manuscripts and peer-reviewed papers to make decisions on what content can be considered for publication, as well as identify and address any ethical issues that arise
Collaborates on internal projects to develop subject expertise, accelerate open access growth, improve processes and implement new technology, and increase industry outreach
Builds author, society, and industry relationships through one-on-one communication and editor-in-chief and editorial board member interaction, with the opportunity to present publishing workshops and conference sessions that educate the research community
Keeps abreast of industry news and trends to determine their effect on journal objectives and strategic decisions; includes attending relevant conferences and becoming involved with industry initiatives/projects
Works with marketing and press & media teams to develop campaigns that drive journal submissions and highlight Taylor & Francis editorial services and resources via a multimedia approach
Maintains social media presence that interacts with authors, researchers, and other industry representatives and shares journal content, industry news, and information on best practices in publishing
Ensures continuing journal and product development by monitoring and improving journal metrics and online content usage, identifying new opportunities for indexing, and troubleshooting problems
Acts as a product champion with internal stakeholders to ensure buy-in and support for the journal across other departments.
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Executive editor job description example 2
Lee Enterprises executive editor job description
Executive Editor | The Quad-City Times/Dispatch-Argus
A metro Mississippi River region newsroom straddling the Iowa and Illinois border seeks its next top news leader. The Quad-City Times is seeking an experienced and innovative editor who pursues journalism of significance - with a strong emphasis on business and public safety - and is able to use digital readership analytics as a strong compass for guiding news staffing and strategy. A talented news staff is hungry for the guidance and engagement of an involved leader.
The opportunity
The Quad-City Times is looking for a news leader who can reimagine the future of news coverage in ways that captivate and engage readers and audiences on emerging platforms.The successful candidate will be highly driven to grow our burgeoning digital subscriptions by pursuing the most relevant, high-impact and high-interest content with urgency. The Executive Editor will also oversee the print and digital platforms for the Dispatch-Argus, which focuses on the Illinois communities of the Quad-Cities.
We are seeking a transformational and experienced news leader to drive high-impact watchdog journalism focused on penetrating local coverage. The Executive Editor will embrace the chance to grow a diverse newsroom as well as expand the diversity of its coverage to reflect the communities it serves. This hands-on leader must be an excellent coach, mentor and recruiter to strengthen the skills of a talented news staff.
Candidate profile
The ideal candidate should have the following professional qualities and skills:
* Set overall strategic vision and direction of the newsroom across print and digital platforms and seek new ways of offering content.
* Cultivate relationships with key community stakeholders and sources; foster engagement between newsroom staff members and the communities they serve.
* Train and mentor a newsroom team.
* Be able to clearly articulate and communicate a vision for high-impact journalism and be in the moment to capture audience growth on emerging platforms.
* Recruit and retain some of the industry's top talent.
* Demonstrate a deep commitment to the highest standards of journalistic ethics and has a record of producing journalism of significance.
* Has the ability to recognize and prioritize competing needs on various platforms to successfully leverage newsroom resources for outstanding results.
* Engages in setting a news-gathering strategy that invites members of the public to participate and expands the diverse voices and perspectives shaping editorial coverage.
* Manage for results in a metrics-driven environment.
* Clear understanding of the First Amendment and the highest regard for upholding those standards.
* Establish and enforce newsroom policies, procedures, workflows and deadlines.
Preferred skills and experience
* 10-plus years as a working journalist.
* 5-plus years in a management role at a news organization.
* Experience successfully leading a large, complex, high-volume and high-quality newsroom preferred.
* Degree in journalism or relevant field.
About The Quad-City Times
The Quad-City Times is one of the largest print publications in Iowa and one of the largest drivers of digital readership among Lee Enterprises' news agencies. Primary coverage areas include Scott County in Iowa, Rock Island County in Illinois and several other contiguous counties, cities and towns. Our primary municipalities of coverage are Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa, and Rock Island, Moline and East Moline, Illinois.
Why join us?
The Quad-City Times is a division of Lee Enterprises, Inc. Lee is a leading provider of high-quality local news, with 77 daily newspapers in 26 states that have print, digital and e-replica versions. Lee's newspapers have a combined circulation of more than 1.2 million daily. Our digital sites attract more than 44 million unique visits monthly. We also have a rapidly growing roster of digital products for consumers, and are committed to aggressive digital growth.
Lee Enterprises offers competitive wages in a dynamic, interesting work environment with career growth opportunities. We offer an extensive benefit program that can be personalized to your needs. Our benefit program includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company provided life insurance and supplemental life insurance. In addition, we offer a 401K retirement plan with company match. We also offer generous paid time off to allow the flexibility to balance personal life and work. This includes paid parental leave for new parents.
Lee Enterprises is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We respect and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
For more information about Lee and to apply online, check us out at www.lee.net.
Other details
* Job Family News
* Pay Type Salary
Apply Now
* Davenport, IA, USA
A metro Mississippi River region newsroom straddling the Iowa and Illinois border seeks its next top news leader. The Quad-City Times is seeking an experienced and innovative editor who pursues journalism of significance - with a strong emphasis on business and public safety - and is able to use digital readership analytics as a strong compass for guiding news staffing and strategy. A talented news staff is hungry for the guidance and engagement of an involved leader.
The opportunity
The Quad-City Times is looking for a news leader who can reimagine the future of news coverage in ways that captivate and engage readers and audiences on emerging platforms.The successful candidate will be highly driven to grow our burgeoning digital subscriptions by pursuing the most relevant, high-impact and high-interest content with urgency. The Executive Editor will also oversee the print and digital platforms for the Dispatch-Argus, which focuses on the Illinois communities of the Quad-Cities.
We are seeking a transformational and experienced news leader to drive high-impact watchdog journalism focused on penetrating local coverage. The Executive Editor will embrace the chance to grow a diverse newsroom as well as expand the diversity of its coverage to reflect the communities it serves. This hands-on leader must be an excellent coach, mentor and recruiter to strengthen the skills of a talented news staff.
Candidate profile
The ideal candidate should have the following professional qualities and skills:
* Set overall strategic vision and direction of the newsroom across print and digital platforms and seek new ways of offering content.
* Cultivate relationships with key community stakeholders and sources; foster engagement between newsroom staff members and the communities they serve.
* Train and mentor a newsroom team.
* Be able to clearly articulate and communicate a vision for high-impact journalism and be in the moment to capture audience growth on emerging platforms.
* Recruit and retain some of the industry's top talent.
* Demonstrate a deep commitment to the highest standards of journalistic ethics and has a record of producing journalism of significance.
* Has the ability to recognize and prioritize competing needs on various platforms to successfully leverage newsroom resources for outstanding results.
* Engages in setting a news-gathering strategy that invites members of the public to participate and expands the diverse voices and perspectives shaping editorial coverage.
* Manage for results in a metrics-driven environment.
* Clear understanding of the First Amendment and the highest regard for upholding those standards.
* Establish and enforce newsroom policies, procedures, workflows and deadlines.
Preferred skills and experience
* 10-plus years as a working journalist.
* 5-plus years in a management role at a news organization.
* Experience successfully leading a large, complex, high-volume and high-quality newsroom preferred.
* Degree in journalism or relevant field.
About The Quad-City Times
The Quad-City Times is one of the largest print publications in Iowa and one of the largest drivers of digital readership among Lee Enterprises' news agencies. Primary coverage areas include Scott County in Iowa, Rock Island County in Illinois and several other contiguous counties, cities and towns. Our primary municipalities of coverage are Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa, and Rock Island, Moline and East Moline, Illinois.
Why join us?
The Quad-City Times is a division of Lee Enterprises, Inc. Lee is a leading provider of high-quality local news, with 77 daily newspapers in 26 states that have print, digital and e-replica versions. Lee's newspapers have a combined circulation of more than 1.2 million daily. Our digital sites attract more than 44 million unique visits monthly. We also have a rapidly growing roster of digital products for consumers, and are committed to aggressive digital growth.
Lee Enterprises offers competitive wages in a dynamic, interesting work environment with career growth opportunities. We offer an extensive benefit program that can be personalized to your needs. Our benefit program includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company provided life insurance and supplemental life insurance. In addition, we offer a 401K retirement plan with company match. We also offer generous paid time off to allow the flexibility to balance personal life and work. This includes paid parental leave for new parents.
Lee Enterprises is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We respect and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
For more information about Lee and to apply online, check us out at www.lee.net.
Other details
* Job Family News
* Pay Type Salary
Apply Now
* Davenport, IA, USA
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024