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WHYY INC

Senior Managing Editor

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

The award-winning professional staff of WHYY sets the bar high in television, radio and online ... magazine programs. In addition, the Senior Managing Editor will assist with broader newsroom ...

Dance Media

Managing Editor

Manhattan, NY · Remote

$45K - $50K/yr

With six multichannel brands, including Dance Magazine, Dance Spirit, Pointe, Dance Teacher, Dance ... online * Manage editorial budgets, including contributor invoices * Prepare the newsletter for ...

Embryriddle

Content Writer and Editor

Daytona Beach, FL · On-site

... magazines, and website content. For digital content, particularly website materials, the editor ... They skillfully incorporate keywords and follow best practices for online readability, helping the ...

Harvard University

Design Lead

Boston, MA

... closely with editors, content producers, the identity and policy manager, and other key ... online content, including online magazine issues, news stories, and the HMS flagship website.

Harvard University

Design Lead

Boston, MA · On-site

$57/hr

... closely with editors, content producers, the identity and policy manager, and other key ... online content, including online magazine issues, news stories, and the HMS flagship website.

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As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for online magazine editor in the United States is $51,486.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35,500.00 and $60,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Online Magazine Editor is responsible for overseeing the content, tone, and publication schedule of a digital magazine. They manage writers, edit articles, ensure consistency in style, and optimize content for online readership. Additionally, they may handle multimedia integration, SEO strategies, and audience engagement. Their role often involves coordinating with designers, marketers, and social media teams to enhance the magazine’s online presence.

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To thrive as an Online Magazine Editor, you need strong writing, editing, and content curation skills, usually supported by experience in journalism, communications, or a related field. Familiarity with content management systems (CMS), SEO practices, and digital publishing tools such as WordPress or Adobe InDesign is typically required. Excellent time management, creativity, and interpersonal communication are important soft skills for overseeing contributors and collaborating cross-functionally. These abilities enable editors to maintain high editorial standards, attract audiences, and manage complex workflows within tight digital publishing schedules.

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Senior Managing Editor

WHYY INC

Philadelphia, PA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

About WHYY
WHYY serves the Philadelphia region with trusted journalism, eye-opening storytelling and intimate local arts programming. Our curiosity and commitment to this community is what drives our programming. It's also what drives our hiring.
Below you'll find an employment opportunity in the fast-paced setting of the Philadelphia region's leading public media provider. The award-winning professional staff of WHYY sets the bar high in television, radio and online. Whether it's preparing a program to air or a behind-the-scenes role in support, all positions are vital to continuing-and growing-our impact in our community.
WHYY offers a voice to those not heard, a platform to share everyone's stories, a foundation to empower early and lifelong learners and a trusted space for unbiased news. Learn more about our Social Responsibility Program. It's how we live.
About the Role
The Senior Managing Editor supervises reporters and editors, as well as participates in the research and reporting of news events and public affairs throughout the Delaware Valley. The Senior Managing Editor ensures that staff work is produced across multiple audio, video and digital platforms. This news leader will also provide direction for special features and reports for use in broadcast and magazine programs. In addition, the Senior Managing Editor will assist with broader newsroom editorial needs such as leading news meetings in the absence of other senior news managers. The Senior Managing Editor contributes to leading and developing newscast products and deliverables for the newsroom. The candidate is capable of leading content creation for daily news and breaking news needs. Also, this people manager possesses strong collaboration skills and facilitates synergy and content coordination across various teams.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Supervise the direction for news content, programs and approve assignments produced by assigned staff
  • Maintain a list of stories for daily newsgathering and assign those stories to staff working on your team and across the newsroom as needed; communicate those assignments to radio and online managers
  • Provide news editing feedback to any staff in the production of filing daily stories and/or content for news projects
  • Train new employees and critique staff on the use of audio equipment.
  • Fill-in as editorial point of contact for the department as needed and assume leadership on major/breaking/daily news coverage planning as applicable and as assigned
  • Oversee any other use of studio facilities in coordination with the show director.
  • Perform performance reviews/critiques for direct reports
  • Provide feedback to the VP of News and senior managers on newsroom best practices and processes
  • During periods of breaking news, this manager is available to run news coverage planning and work as the update/point person. These periods could include nights and weekends
  • As a senior editor in the newsroom, research and fact-check writing for all platforms. Develop and edit stories, features and interviews for radio, television, and online, etc. Handle the full execution and assignment of news reporting as needed
  • Edit general news stories as needed and other news projects, such as community and engagement team copy and materials for programs and activities
  • Plan for daily news and special coverage such as elections
  • Coordinate and co-produce special projects as assigned
  • Practice performance management and supervise news staff; evaluate staff performance and make recommendations for personnel action if applicable; create training opportunities for staff
  • Maintain high journalistic and editorial standards; have the knowledge of and be able to champion both AP Style and WHYY News Style
  • Cultivate new contacts with sources and newsmakers
  • Participate in and lead community and engagement events, projects and initiatives as assigned
  • Work closely with other reporters and editors, sharing information and stories.
  • Prepare stories for publishing on the web
  • Use social media to cultivate contact and promote work
  • Availability to work nights and weekends as needed, per the news cycle
  • Maintain regular and predictable attendance
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Education: A Bachelor's degree in journalism or communications or the equivalent experience is required.
Experience: 3-5 years of journalism and on-air broadcasting experience as well as editing experience. Previous experience as show producer, editor, specialty beat reporter or news manager. Experience editing and as a working journalist in a large metro area that includes urban, suburban and rural communities.
Software/ Technical Skills: This position must be computer literate; must have knowledge of writing, broadcasting, editing, voice work and production, and a familiarity with recording equipment.

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