EDITOR at Detroit

Job Description

As Automotive News top editorial staffer, the Editor will serve as the brands chief content officer, responsible for setting the highest standards for the existing print and digital productsand equally importantdriving new content initiatives. These will include new digital offerings, new events and new data/research tools.

Reporting to the publisher, the Editor will also be the top outside face of Automotive News newsroom with the human resources and business communities.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Editor will be responsible for leading a team of a dozen direct reports plus outsourced resources managing all aspects of the editorial function. He/she will need to enhance the integrated content strategy and develop a solutions based content plan. Specific responsibilities include the following:

Guide the editorial direction of the magazine, weekly e-newsletters, websites and all digital products.

Coordinate and ensure that all print, digital, research and events work serve the marketplace.

Provide leadership to the editorial team with hands-on editorial expertise. Act as mentor and developer of talent through the writing & editing cycle; construct opportunities that foster creative and professional growth.

Evaluate existing skills sets on your team and maximize resources; make changes where needed to support the cross-platform nature of the content offerings.

Identify and develop new initiatives including new digital products, new events and new data products.

Serve as the face and voice of Automotive News to the marketplace at live & virtual events.

Set a vision for what the print product should look like two to five years from now being mindful of the need to be increasingly distinct and relevant given the growing digital consumption of traditional news.

Bring an understanding of social media, mobile, and tablets and know the content opportunities for each.

Participate with the executive team in the development of a long term brand strategy.

Manage the budget and financial decisions for the editorial department.

Job Requirements

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:

The successful candidate will possess both strategic and tactical skills with exceptional editorial leadership ability. This role requires at least 10 years of progressive journalism or research analysis experience with an astute understanding of on-line content; knowledge of the various human resources disciplines and a keen understanding of the business community is strongly desired. In addition, the candidate must have demonstrated team building and leadership skills and be a positive force in creating an engaging, stimulating, and productive work environment.

Criteria:

Bachelors degree or higher in journalism, business.

10 years of progressive journalism experience.

Understanding/knowledge of the auto industry.

Ability to set a vision and build and execute a strategy.

Successful track record managing others in a progressive multifaceted editorial organization.

The Editor must be an organized, confident and well-spoken professional who can perform in a collaborative environment while achieving challenging goals. In addition, he/she should possess the intellect, maturity, judgment, business acumen and presence needed to thrive in a fast-paced, multifaceted editorial organization. We seek most, if not all, of the following experience and skills:

Ability to synthesize complex content knowledge and to apply sound judgment and resourcefulness to publishing decisions based on this knowledge.

Proven success in creating and managing print & on-line editorial content and social networking media channels.

Outstanding leadership and general management skills with the proven ability to handle multiple activities simultaneously and meet deadlines.

Outstanding vision, communication, presentation, organizational and analytical skills along with the ability to work independently, as leader of the editorial team, and as a collaborator with colleagues.

The ability to approach decisions and recommendations in a calm, honest and direct way while being a good communicator and contributing to a team spirit.

The ability to think and act with a creative, informed intelligence; straightforward and honest; motivational.

Business and financial acumen, including creating budgets and managing expenses and P&L.

A strong, confident style; high energy; command presence; capable public speaker.

A tenacious personality in relentless pursuit of excellence, capable of looking at every detail in order to build and grow Automotive News.

Automotive News, published by Crain Communications Inc., is the automotive industrys leading business news publication. As the go-to source for auto executives, we deliver news, analysis and information on whats happening in the auto industry as well as market intelligence on trends, opportunities and challenges.

Crain Communications offers a competitive salary, a generous benefits package, profit sharing, and a friendly work environment. This is a great time to join our organization -- a profitable, well established publishing leader.

To apply for this position please visit our website at www.crain.com and search under the Careers section. Please include cover letter and resume for consideration.

Crain Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Country: USA, State: Michigan, City: Detroit, Company: Automotive News.