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Senior Editor

We're looking for a creative, thoughtful editor to help lead a team of enterprise reporters focused on issues and trends that shape daily life in the Bay Area

from AI and the environment to education, transportation, and more. As a senior editor on our Focus team, we want you to lean into the most important stories of the day and also lead the step-backs on the stories that will make an impact on our communities. You should have a keen eye for great stories and the ability to inspire veteran reporters while coaching emerging journalists. The Focus team uses data to enrich the narrative and metrics to help inform its choices, and you should be eager to learn from those tools. Join us in reimaging what's possible in a quickly changing news environment. Help us inform the readers of our two daily newspapers

The Mercury News and the East Bay Times

and a website that reaches the world. Must be located in the South or East Bay Area and work at least three office days weekly in San Jose. What you will do : Manage journalists and a deputy editor with a wide range of experience and talent to produce quick hits for our websites, centerpiece stories for the front page and expansive pieces that delight readers with beautiful writing Provide strong, thoughtful editing, often on deadline, for a sophisticated print audience that appreciates excellent reporting, balanced perspectives and a regional focus Collaborate with other news leaders across the newsroom and provide leadership across departments in pursuit of excellence Use metrics to inform coverage and guide reporters and editors What you will bring : 5+ years of experience as an editor Excellent news judgment and a drive to compete under deadline pressure Strong organizational and planning skills A university degree in journalism or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. In our diverse region, facility with a second language is a plus Benefits and Compensation : The salary range is $75,000 - $90,000. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to geographic location, education, work experience, time in role, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, the Company offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k, as well as paid time off and select paid holidays (all benefits are based on eligibility). Who we are : As the Bay Area's top source for local news, the Bay Area News Group reaches more than 5 million people weekly through a powerful combination of print and digital products. Our publications include The Mercury News serving Silicon Valley and the Peninsula; the East Bay Times serving Oakland, Walnut Creek, Pleasanton and the rest of the East Bay; and more than 20 weekly publications. EEO Statement : We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. How To Apply : Please submit an online application along with your resume for this position here. Along with your resume, please include a cover letter and links or attachments to three clips showcasing your skills and range in the resume section of your application. Closing Date : Continuous recruitment until the position is filled. Conditions of Employment : A full pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. Must be willing to submit and pass the necessary required checks.