Managing editor

The Carmi Times in Carmi, Ill., is seeking a managing editor with demonstrated skills in both digital and print media. The managing editor's duties include

• Managing a staff of two
• Reporting and writing local news
• Helping the staff to develop creative storytelling methods and practices both in print and online
• Coordinating among departments to produce attractive, organized print products, including special sections
• Ensuring deadlines for print and online are met

The managing editor would:

• Have excellent news judgment
• Put a premium on urgency and immediacy
• Be involved in the community and understand the dynamics of small communities
• Help produce a website that thrives with multimedia content and consistent news updates
• Engage readers through social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter
• Encourage readers to contribute web and print content
• Promote change and growth within the newsroom
• Have proven communication skills

If you are hard-working, detail-oriented and excited by the prospect of managing a local news team, send a cover letter, resume and at least three writing samples to Terry Geese, c/o The Daily American, P.O. Box 617, West Frankfort, Ill. or via email to tgeese@dailyamericannews.com.