Managing Editor - Stuff Digital

Lead the daily news agenda on New Zealand's biggest news platform as Stuff Digital's Managing Editor. We're seeking a talented, gutsy newsroom leader who can ensure our audiences enjoy an unmissable and unrivalled mix of great journalism each day, with a strong focus on live, breaking, and Kiwi-as content.Key Responsibilities:Oversee a team of editors and reporters to drive Stuff's daily news gathering.Ensure the delivery of lively, relatable stories, across a range of formats, that meet audience needs and goals.Use data to drive decision-making and content strategy.Collaborate closely with the Stuff Digital SLT, Planning Editor, and National & In-depth Editor.Champion creativity and experimentation in news delivery.Maintain high standards in editing stories and multimedia content.Innovate continuously to stay at the forefront of digital storytelling techniques.Uphold Stuff's Editorial Code of Ethics and Practice, company charter, and Pou Tiaki commitments.Manage a team of Daily News Editors.Ensure timely and effective national news flow across all platforms.Actively break original content informed by audience metrics.Oversee daily content output and ensure it meets platform demands.Identify and lead projects to increase engagement and showcase top journalism.Edit and sub-edit stories to the highest standard.Serve as duty editor during key shifts.Support the Editor-in-Chief as appropriate.Foster a high-performance team proficient in digital, audio, and video storytelling.Engage with audiences to ensure strong connections with Stuff and its activities.Promote and integrate content into social platforms and products like Neighbourly.Attend outside events as a representative of the company when required.Requirements:Strong editorial experience and a keen understanding of various storytelling formats.Proven ability to innovate and lead a team in a fast-paced news environment.Excellent communication skills and a commitment to ethical journalism.Ability to manage legal risks and complaints effectively.Engagement in Stuff's social strategy and support for membership growth.If you are creatively ambitious, flexible, and open-minded with a passion for delivering top-class journalism, we want to hear from you. Join us in revolutionising the news landscape and serving our communities with the highest-quality journalism.Think you can do the job? Then apply now and start your journey with Stuff today.Stuff champions inclusion. Be it gender, ethnicity, beliefs, abilities or experiences - we know that diversity brings another lens through which we all learn, connect and grow.As we are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diverse communities in New Zealand, we will always invite and encourage applications from people of all genders, ethnicities, disabilities and ages. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all.Disclaimer: Stuff does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Stuff is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.Seen a role you like? Apply today and get the ball rolling. We believe in an easy, transparent application process from start to finish. Here's what it looks like:Apply Send us your application.Review We'll take a look and get back to you.Interview If shortlisted, we'll invite you to an interview.Select We'll let you know if you've been successful or unsuccessful.Check We'll do a few background checks.Welcome! Let's grab a coffee and get you settled in.#J-18808-Ljbffr