Buffalo. Managing Editor. Buffalo Toronto Public Media. FT. Benefits.

The Managing Editor is the journalistic lead for BTPM NPR, responsible for shaping and executing a dynamic, digital-focused news strategy. This role oversees all planning, creation and supervision of compelling daily news and features content, ensuring it is optimized for immediate digital consumption across web, social and mobile platforms, while also serving our legacy broadcast audience. The ME oversees the daily operations of the newsroom, curates and amplifies issues of relevance to our communities, and upholds the highest standards of journalism and public service ethics. Working closely with the Director of Audio Strategy, this individual will drive the newsroom vision, and plan to position BTPM NPR as a leading and critical community news and information service.

Essential Functions Promotes an inclusive digital-first content strategy and oversight; prioritizes the creation and distribution of news content across BTPM NPRs digital platforms before or concurrently with broadcast.

Provides editorial leadership; supervises the Assistant Managing Editor and oversees the daily operation of the BTPM NPR newsroom, including developing and establishing reporting areas, identifies newsgathering priorities and directions, effectively champions and ensures alignment with strategic goals, and manages assignment workflow and deadlines.

Oversees the development of a diverse range of original content, comprising a wide range of community voices and sources, and ensures all content is tailored for maximum impact on its intended platform, including, but not limited to: a. Written articles b. Broadcast reports c. Podcasts d. Multimedia packages digital video, audio stories, interactives Ensures BTPM maintains the highest editorial and journalistic standards in its news gathering and reporting in conjunction with NPR standards and requirements; emphasizes accuracy, objectivity, balance, authenticity and fairness.

Effectively curates content that contains a robust digest of news from around our region and identifies the balances between key reporting areas and short-term enterprise reports.

Fosters a culture of innovation, journalistic excellence and digital proficiency.

Develops, implements and enforces efficient and effective policies and procedures for news operations, adapting them to support digital workflows.

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Required Education, Experience & Skills Minimum of bachelors degree in journalism, broadcasting or related field

Minimum of six (6) years of experience producing and editing news content in a media environment, with a strong emphasis on audio storytelling and digital publishing

Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a supervisory role leading a newsroom or broadcast team, public media a plus

Proven expertise in broadcast news content strategy, production and distribution across various platforms (web, social media, mobile, etc.)

Exceptional news judgement and a deep understanding of journalistic ethics, including objectivity, balance and fairness

Exceptionally strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to lead, train, grow and motivate a diverse team

Proficiency with Adobe audio and video editing tools, digital content management systems, analytics dashboards, search engine optimization best practices and AP Style

Demonstrated proficiency with computer programs including Microsoft Office, project management software (e.g. Asana) a plus

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work Full-time, hybrid permitted. Hours of work are based on operational need; regular evenings or weekends may be necessary as operations dictate.

Travel Approx. 25% of travel whether local and/or international (Canada).

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