Managing Editor

• Helps execute the approved editorial strategic goals and objective.
• Monitors the implementation of approved editorial strategic goals and objectives.
• Helps the Chief Content Officer and the Online Publisher/Editor-In-Chief plan content for special reports and features, executions and/or packages across channels, titles, and formats; executes these plans and operationalizes them.
• Assumes the role of Chief Content Officer when the latter is absent or is indisposed.
• Presides over the regular editors’ meeting in case the Chief Content Officer is absent or indisposed.

• Assists the Chief Content Officer and the Online Publisher/Editor-In-Chief in overseeing the daily news operations of Dotnet.
• Works in conjunction with other editors to ensure that all tasks and functions are accomplished when one or more editors is/are absent.
• Ensures that all content published online adheres to Dotnet’s Editorial Stylebook.
• Checks on the homepage gallery updates and recommends what other stories may be included there.
• Represents Dotnet in the Central Desk meeting and other multiplatform meetings as may be assigned by the Chief Content Officer and the Online Publisher/Editor-In-Chief.
• Coordinates closely with the social media team to make sure that social media posts are aligned with news stories and social media standards of Dotnet.
• Oversees the work of the research/infographics team, or any other team involved with or assigned specific executions, coverage, or reportorial as may be assigned by Chief Content Officer.
• Provides input for needed photos, illustrations, graphics, infographics and other related visual packages meant to enhance visual storytelling and give the site a distinct competitive edge.
• Coordinates with Dotnet’s IT unit to ensure the website and all its components such as but not limited to links are functioning.

• Resolves first-line issues on coverage and news planning as well as on focus and angling of stories.
• Takes active role in crisis management situations involving Dotnet, particularly when the Chief Content Officer and the Online Publisher/Editor-In-Chief are absent or indisposed.

• Does the yearly performance evaluation of his direct reports and endorses it to the Chief Content Officer for approval.
• Assists the Chief Content Officer in determining training needs for the staff.
• Performs other related tasks as may be assigned from time to time.

• College graduate, preferably major in Journalism, Mass Communication orother related field

• At least 6-7 years of experience of news writing and copy editing work, and
• at least 3 years in a supervisory or management position in the newsroom.

• Managerial competence and excellent supervisory skills
• Strong editorial judgment and leadership capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with editorial planning and digital content strategy.
• Ability to manage teams and collaborate across departments.
• Proficient in resolving newsroom issues and handling crisis situations.
• Familiarity with editorial style guides and content management systems.

• Retirement Benefit Plans
• Single Parent Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Medical / Health Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave
• Flexitime
• Performance Bonus
• Paid Bereavement/Family Leave
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation Leave
• Maternity & Paternity Leave

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