News Editor

Austin, TX
The Austin Chronicle, Austin's independent alternative weekly, seeks a full-time, experienced News Editor to run our coverage of city and state news and politics. The News Editor oversees the News department’s coverage of local issues, assigning, editing, and writing stories on topics including (but not limited to) City Hall and statehouse politics, housing and land-use, education, abortion rights, voting rights, the environment, social justice, transportation, and public safety. Duties include crafting the weekly storylist for print and online; assigning and editing stories; leading breaking news coverage online; managing the news staff and freelance reporters; and engaging with the community, organizations, and public figures. The ideal candidate:
  • is passionate about community journalism
  • is adept as an editor, writer, and project manager
  • comes already armed with a thorough understanding of Austin issues and politics or the City Hall beat of a similarly-sized city
  • is eager to recruit and mentor the next generation of reporting talent
  • is an enthusiastic collaborator, working with reporters to generate leads, develop stories, and edit copy collaboratively
  • moves easily between the macro (meeting daily and weekly deadlines, managing a long-range storylist) and the micro (detail-oriented, meticulous about getting the facts right)
  • has at least 2 years’ experience editing news; 3-5 years experience as a news reporter
This is a full-time, salaried position. Staffers work Mondays and Fridays remotely and in the office Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Salary range: $50,000-$64,000. The Chronicle offers paid vacations and holidays, a hybrid in-office/remote work week, and a 401(k) program. Founded in 1981 and committed to a progressive point of view, The Austin Chronicle is an independent, locally owned and operated alternative weekly. The Chronicle is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences. Qualified applicants should send a cover letter , résumé , references , and three published news clips demonstrating the candidate’s experience and expertise in news writing to [email protected] , subject: “News Editor.”
Posted 2025-08-07

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