Managing Editor

RHRC is hiring a Managing Editor (ME) to join our rapidly growing team. The ME will help sustain and build a rapidly expanding daily publication dedicated to excellence in fact-based news, analysis,
commentary, and investigative reporting on sexual and reproductive health and justice issues. The ideal candidate is a creative and strategic thinker who is able to multi-task and work with a small
team to get things done, often on a tight timeline; a self starter not afraid to take initiative when appropriate; a manager able to engage constructively with other staff; and an individual who is not afraid to think outside the box. Posted November 2012 for start in January 2013.

The Managing Editor will be responsible for:

• Managing and editing daily news, analysis, and commentary;
  
• Assigning and managing stories on deadline;
  
• Assisting in scheduling and placement of stories;
  
• Editing stories for clarity, crispness, and quality; assuring adherence to style; and factchecking;
  
• Identifying stories that must be covered and connecting with the right people to do so;
  
• Working daily with contract writers and community contributors and ensuring smooth communications with all parties;
  
• Managing issue-focused series;
  
• Working with the Business Manager to oversee contracts and payments to reporters and writers;
  
• Assisting with outreach to media and policy makers on our stories, and assisting with media releases;
  
• Managing and coordinating editorial meetings and writer calls;
• Working with the team to publish compelling video clips and photos;
• Other duties and projects as assigned and as the site expands;
• Working in collaboration with other staff to raise funds to support a broader investigative research effort.

• Excellent writing and editing skills and the ability to adhere to and refine style;
• Superb judgment on both editing and content;
• Knowledge of and commitment to reproductive and sexual health and justice issues;
  
• At least three years of experience writing and editing;
  
• Excellent news judgment;
  
• An understanding, familiarity, and ease of use of online spaces and publications; and
  
• Working knowledge of blog platforms, Twitter, Facebook, and other social media tools.

We are seeking an individual who is a self-starter with a strong work ethic; a creative thinker; is able to work comfortably and effectively in a fast-paced environment; who demonstrates a willingness
and ability to work in the evening or on the weekend when necessary to get the job done; is able to take direction and constructive critique; is skilled in teamwork and collaboration; has a strong sense
of humor; is able to work either alone or as part of a time under (sometimes intense) time pressure; Is able to simultaneously multi-task (a critical aspect of this position) and deliver great work with
ease and grace; is comfortable often working behind the scenes.