Managing Editor, News

Chicago Public Media is seeking a Managing Editor to lead our Chicago news coverage and help shape the future of regional nonprofit journalism. As a senior leader, you will partner closely with the Editor-in-Chief to execute the editorial vision for the nation’s largest local nonprofit newsroom, encompassing both the Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ.

The Managing Editor ensures the strategic operation of our combined digital, print, and audio newsrooms. We are looking for a strategic thinker and pragmatic operator who can oversee daily editorial planning, coordinate workflows across platforms, and translate high-level goals into impactful journalism.

Key responsibilities include partnering with the Editor-in-Chief to implement editorial strategy and standards, overseeing daily newsroom operations such as coverage planning and cross-desk coordination, fostering collaboration between newspaper, radio, digital, and visual teams, leading newsroom culture and professional development with a focus on inclusion and excellence, and managing logistics, project timelines, and newsroom-wide initiatives such as special investigations and election coverage.

The ideal candidate will have 8–10 years of newsroom experience, including significant leadership and management roles, strong editorial judgment and experience in both daily and enterprise journalism, a deep understanding of local news and public media values with Chicago-area familiarity preferred, proven ability to manage complex projects and lead through influence, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in both storytelling and leadership.

The expected pay range for this position is $141,710 - $177,140 per annum. Chicago Public Media provides a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, vacation, holidays, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement savings, and a commuter benefits plan.