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Senior Editor

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$80,000 - $85,000 a year
8 days ago

Qualifications

Cross-platform strategy
Editorial project management
Editorial content writing
Adobe Audition
AP style
Content project management
Website management
Broadcast program development
Social media engagement tracking
Coaching
Staff scheduling
Content editing
Team scheduling
Multi-platform content development
Team development
Employee attendance management
Professional development support
Team training
Mentoring
Journalism
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Investigative reports
Senior level
Audacity (software)
Leadership
Journalistic writing
Radio broadcasting projects
Cross-functional communication
Managing communications teams
Managing media, arts or design teams

Full Job Description

WFAE Senior Editor (Immediate Opening)

Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid)

Salary Range: $80,000 – $85,000

Reports To: Executive Editor / Digital Director

About WFAE

WFAE, Charlotte’s NPR station, is an award-winning, multiplatform newsroom (radio, digital, podcasts, and live events) committed to delivering high-quality local news and engagement that meets the needs of our diverse community. Our mission is to deliver journalism that informs, engages, and inspires. Our vision is to help create a more knowledgeable and engaged community grounded in our shared humanity.

Position Overview

WFAE is seeking a sharp, detail-oriented, and versatile Senior Editor to serve as a critical newsroom leader. This role is responsible for co-producing daily news, long-form stories, special projects, and features across both broadcast and digital platforms. The ideal candidate possesses impeccable news judgment, a drive to break news, and an unshakeable commitment to accuracy and fairness.Additionally, this leader will think creatively about audience development and cross-platform reach.

The Senior Editor does not just manage copy and audio; they are a mentor who works closely with reporters to develop their ideas, elevate their storytelling, and grow their professional skills.

Key Responsibilities

Editorial Leadership & Copy Editing: Partner with the Executive Editor and Digital Director to manage and distribute daily editing duties for WFAE’s broadcast station, website, social media platforms, and newsletters.
Content Planning: Produce a daily rundown of news stories for WFAE and news partners; help develop and maintain a weekly master plan of station content.
Team Management & Coaching: Share supervisory responsibility for reporters, newscasters, digital producers, and hosts, providing constructive feedback to elevate their work.
Project Management: Direct and shape long-form features, investigative pieces, and special series, particularly around major events like elections.
Cross-Trained Broadcast Support: Regularly cross-train and fill in for vital broadcast operations. This includes occasionally hosting Morning Edition or All Things Considered, producing broadcast spots, and training to guest-host Charlotte Talks or join the Friday news roundup rotation.
Collaborative Partnerships: Coordinate with regional public media partners (including other North Carolina public radio stations) to share coverage and coordinate major news events.
Cross-Departmental Communication: Maintain seamless internal communication across distributed, hybrid teams (producers, hosts, and digital creators) to keep the newsroom in sync.
Administrative Management: Handle routine administrative duties for direct reports, including time-off tracking, payroll approvals, holiday scheduling, and annual performance evaluations.

Desired Skills & Qualifications

Core Journalism Expertise: Extensive experience with AP Style and copy editing, paired with exceptional, instinctive news judgment.
People Management: Proven ability to lead, manage, and coach creative professionals, with a genuine desire to develop reporter talent.
Project Leadership: Experience guiding long-term, complex multimedia journalism projects from conception to completion.
Technical Adaptability: Experience with (or a strong willingness to learn) audio editing software (e.g., Adobe Audition, Hindenburg, Audacity).
Digital Literacy: A solid understanding of digital media workflows and social media analytics to help guide audience development.
Forward-Thinking Mindset: A willingness to ethically experiment with emerging technologies, including AI, to streamline newsroom workflows.
Broadcast Experience (Preferred): Prior experience in a live broadcast environment is a plus.

What We’d Like to See (Application Requirements)

A brief statement of interest (Cover Letter).
A comprehensive resume detailing your editorial and leadership experience.
Examples of your writing and news coverage.

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