That means New Times has an immediate opening for a full-time Music Editor. Do you have what it takes to manage and lead our coverage of South Florida's vibrant music scene?
We're looking for an experienced editor with an open (but discerning!) ear and a passion for music who can bring their fresh ideas to life and imbue our music coverage with energy from the sounds the Magic City produces and plays host to — whether it's emanating from a local garage, filling an 80,000-seat stadium, or is capable of drawing a crowd anyplace in between.
Successful candidates will combine a wide-ranging love of music, a keen eye for detail, and an aptitude for exploring audience data. We are not seeking a columnist or a critic, though you will find plenty of room to write. We want to see a passion for fact-finding and a knack for getting the best possible work out of freelancers.
Since its founding in 1987, Miami New Times has become a cultural touchstone in South Florida. We have a hard-earned reputation for publishing compelling stories ignored or overlooked by major media, whether they're insightful looks at local arts and entertainment or unflinching exposés about Miami's steamy political climate — and always free to read!
This management position is based in our Miami newsroom and reports to the editor-in-chief. Remote candidates will not be considered.
Key Responsibilities
- Hire and manage freelance reporters and photographers to produce a range of stories. Our stories include breaking news and trending topics that need to be written at the speed of online news. We also invest in enterprise and feature stories that take longer to craft.
- Efficiently edit stories for structure and flow. Copy-edit stories to read clearly, concisely, and without errors of grammar or fact. Optimize headlines, photography, and art. Adhere to our house style and SEO best practices.
- Collaborate with the editor-in-chief on planning music coverage.
- Manage the editorial workflow for the music vertical. Assign stories to staffers and freelancers, monitor deadlines, and a regular cadence of story output and balance. Hit goals for volume and traffic.
- Contribute your own stories routinely.
- Coach and manage freelancers through pitching, reporting, writing, editing, and production. Help them improve their work and recruit new freelancers as needed.
- Build broad relationships with the music community so that sources, story ideas, research, and reporting reflect the diverse communities of South Florida.
- Participate in our annual Best of Miami issue and other special projects during the year.
- Work collaboratively with the audience development director on trending news and SEO best practices and with the membership director on our membership program.
Who You Are
- An experienced journalist with at least two years of newsroom management experience and a working knowledge of — or eagerness to immerse yourself in — the character, people, and music of Miami.
- An adept editor who edits stories quickly and effectively.
- A competitive reporter and shrewd observer, eager to move fast and to surprise readers with your fact-finding and sourcing.
- A highly organized, resourceful self-starter committed to accuracy and meeting deadlines.
- A native of social media and digital journalism who’s comfortable using analytics to inform coverage and serve our audiences.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Benefits
- Compensation range of $55,000 to $65,000, depending on experience.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- In the first year: 10 paid holidays, 10 paid vacation days, 5 paid sick days.
- Hybrid work policy based in our Miami office.
How to Apply
Miami New Times believes our journalism best serves our communities with a culturally diverse staff and freelancers who offer a range of voices. We are committed to creating and sustaining an environment of inclusion, diversity, empowerment and equality. We are at our best when all our team members are respected and included regardless of race, age, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, and national origin. Women, veterans, people with disabilities, people of color, and gender-nonconforming candidates are highly encouraged to apply.Think you’ve got what it takes? Email us a résumé, a cover letter describing your experience and your ideas for how to run our music section, and links to your best writing. Address to [email protected] with "Miami New Times Music Editor" as the subject line.
