Candidates should possess 3 to 5 years of professional experience as a reporter covering a beat for a local newspaper or local digital news outlet, and they must be an independent journalist or a journalist employed at a newsroom willing to provide a yearlong sabbatical.
The Senior Operations Manager must have a Bachelor's degree and possess at least 7 years of experience in operations management, with a preference for experience within a newsroom or media environment. Strong leadership and people management skills are required, along with experience in budget management, financial reporting, and vendor management. Familiarity with Workday and Coupa systems is also desired.
Candidates should possess 5+ years of journalistic and management experience, demonstrating the ability to make sound, independent judgments about quality and process, along with 5+ years of experience leading coverage across subjects and desks. They should also have experience managing a team and collaborating effectively, and demonstrate creative instincts beyond traditional text formats.
Candidates must have 3+ years of journalism experience, a demonstrated interest in community building, and strong news judgment. Prior experience with online discussion groups as a moderator, manager, or contributor is preferred, as is a willingness to help shape the roadmap for building communities within comments.