Newsroom Lead - Remote

Overview

The primary duty of a Business Wire Newsroom Lead is demonstrating effective communication and leadership skills while managing a newsroom operations team, in addition to performing general editorial duties.

In Short

• Assume full responsibility for a team and ensure tasks are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Serve as the main point of contact for high-profile projects.
• Prioritize workload in the newsroom for high-profile projects.
• Anticipate and resolve problems effectively.
• Act as a liaison to operations and sales managers.
• Assist newsroom personnel with complex client situations.
• Demonstrate effective leadership and evaluate team performance.
• Coordinate recruiting, onboarding, and training of new editors.
• Manage team members and handle people management tasks.
• Compile monthly reports and maintain team-specific documents.

Requirements

• Proven experience with all aspects of the Newsroom Editor role.
• Previous training and/or management experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to work under time constraints.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule.
• Opportunity to lead a dynamic team.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Engagement with high-profile clients.
• Collaborative work environment.