Deputy Business Editor at THE HEARST CORPORATION in San Antonio, Texas

Job Description:

The San Antonio Express-News is seeking an accomplished digital-first journalist to become its Deputy Business Editor, helping to oversee coverage of technology, commercial space flight, cybersecurity, energy, health care, biotech, automotive manufacturing, real estate, labor, the economy and other business topics.

The position demands exceptional news judgment and editing skills, strong organization and the ability to make complex subjects clear to readers. It requires an ability to balance the demands of breaking news on competitive beats with longer-term enterprise and investigations.

Responsibilities:  

• Partner with the Business Editor to set ambitious coverage priorities, seek excellence in story selection and framing and elevate content.


• Encourage coverage of stories that break news or demand attention through compelling visuals, audio or graphics.


• Directly oversee production of print editions of daily Business section and a premium Sunday section built around enterprise, investigations, columnists and data.


• Produce weekly data package for Sunday print section and work with graphic artist on its production.


• Produce weekly business newsletter and collaborate on ideas for additional newsletter products.


• Produce editorial calendar for quarterly coverage of earnings of local interest.


• Communicate with teams across the newsroom. Identify opportunities for collaboration and help guide them.


• Work with nonprofit news partners to bring relevant content to our digital and print audiences.

Requirements: 

• At least five years of experience writing or editing news about corporations, markets and the economy. Priority given to those with supervisory experience and a track record of helping shape coverage.


• A demonstrated ability as a line editor with knowledge of business news and market trends.


• Strong news judgment.


• An ability to work with reporters at all levels. Experience managing and mentoring reporters.


• A collaborative spirit and excellent communication skills.


• An ability to juggle multiple tasks while keeping production on schedule.

This position is based in our San Antonio newsroom, which operates on a hybrid staffing schedule.

Interested applicants should submit a résumé and a cover letter outlining their vision for the role. Cover letters should be addressed to Business Editor Richard Brack.