Job opportunity: Managing Editor

Founded in 1994, Philadelphia Public School Notebook is an independent, nonprofit news service that serves as an information source and a voice for parents, students, teachers, and others in the community who are working for quality and equality in Philadelphia public schools. A quarterly newspaper and extensive Web site provide in-depth coverage of the schools.
Philadelphia is the fifth largest city in the nation. The school system is a multiple provider model with more than 260 District schools, some operated directly by the School District, others by education management companies, universities, or other nonprofits. It also has one of the largest charter school networks in the nation. In addition, the District is overseen by a governing partnership between the city of Philadelphia and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The city’s education reforms are closely watched by educators and government officials across the country.

SUMMARY
Manage day-to-day the production work of the Notebook, both in print and on the Web. Assign and edit stories. Report and write analytical articles. Ensure timely completion of each issue. Oversee expansion of website.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work with the editor, staff, and editorial board and in planning and overseeing development of the editorial content of the publication. Assign and edit stories to be written by staff and freelance writers.
Coordinate coverage of breaking news, events and School Reform Commission meetings. Monitor District developments and community activism.
Design and carry out in-depth research and write up findings in an accessible style for the quarterly newspaper; contributing multiple articles for each issue.
Responsible for all editorial aspects of newspaper production—maintaining an up-to-date editorial schedule, copyediting, fact-checking, proofreading pages, writing headlines, photo captions, corrections, web teasers, and table of contents.
Work with designer on layout.
Coordinate production with printer and approve printer proofs.
Propose ideas for issue themes, projects and stories.
Coordinate Spanish translations.
Oversee expansion of Web site, starting with redesign and launching of blog.
Responsible for oversight of website and email newsletter.
Develop and supervise a corps of freelance writers and volunteers, including assigning stories, monitoring deadlines, editing copy as needed, and assuming other responsibilities assigned by the editor.
Supervise and evaluate editorial and website interns, photographer, translator, and designer

QUALIFICATIONS

Strong journalism skills; at least five years experience reporting or editing.
Knowledge and demonstrated interest in urban public education issues.
Compatibility with the Notebook’s mission of commitment to quality and equality in public schools, to public engagement in education issues, and to social justice.
Bachelor's degree.
Production experience desirable.
Knowledge of web publishing a plus.
Good people skills; supervisory experience a plus.
Ability to work effectively as part of a small but dedicated staff team and make decisions collaboratively
Must be a self-starter and have reputation for accuracy and fairness.

COMPENSATION
Competitive salary, cafeteria benefits plan including health care; generous paid leave.

TO APPLY
Email resume and letter of interest to Phil Goldsmith, GoldsmithKahnAssociates, at goldsmith@goldsmithkahn.com
The Notebook is an equal opportunity employer.