Palo Alto Weekly Editor

Description

The Palo Alto Weekly Editor

The Embarcadero Media Foundation, the premier nonprofit news organization on the San Francisco peninsula, has an immediate opening for the editor of its flagship newspaper and online platform, The Palo Alto Weekly.

The Weekly is the trusted hyperlocal news and information portal serving readers in Palo Alto and throughout the region. The Weekly is widely acknowledged to be one of the best publications of its kind in the state, routinely winning top honors from the California News Publishers Association. It is a leader in technological innovation and a vigilant watchdog of the public interest. It sets the agenda for a city of international renown that grew up alongside Stanford University. 

The editor manages a dedicated team of reporters to produce a must-read daily Express newsletter and coordinates publication of the weekly newspaper. In addition, they will collaborate with Embarcadero Media Foundation editors, reporters, visual journalists, freelancers and other team members to build better communities through award-winning journalism. The Weekly editor is part of regular management meetings and helps to plot the course for a legacy media company that in 2024 morphed into a brand-new nonprofit that is supported by community donations and advertising.

Our new editor will have at least five years of journalism experience and a demonstrated ability to inspire reporters. The next leader of The Weekly is a sharp line editor and fluent in AP Style. They must be available for full-time work that is primarily done 9-to-5 weekdays, but they can expect some night and weekend work to assure readers get the very latest breaking news. The editor will also be the media foundation’s face in the community and is expected to attend events and represent the organization when necessary. We offer a hybrid workplace, but The Weekly editor will regularly work out of our convenient and comfortable Palo Alto office that is close to public transportation and offers free parking.

This salaried position comes with excellent health benefits, paid vacation in accordance with policy and a retirement savings plan. The pay range is between $75,000 and $85,000 annually.

To apply, email clambert@embarcaderopublishing.com with cover letter, resume and no more than three samples of your work as a journalist.

Requirements

• A college degree in journalism or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• At least five years of journalism experience and demonstrated success in reporting, editing and newsroom leadership. Experience managing in a unionized newsroom is a plus.
• Exceptional news judgment, writing and editing skills.
• Experience managing journalists, setting priorities and delivering on deadline.
• Strong digital journalism skills and familiarity with audience analytics, newsletters, social media and content management systems. Familiarity with Google and Wordpress tools is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to remain calm under pressure..
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset and a genuine commitment to local journalism.
• Familiarity with the Peninsula helps. 
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work occasional nights and weekends.
• Inclusive communication skills.