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- Manage the daily operations of The SLAPP Back Initiative, including workflow management by setting and enforcing deadlines for both short-term projects and long-form investigations.
- Supervise the work of two full-time reporters and two part-time researchers, plus other contractors and interns as needed.
- Write and file required update reports to various foundations and individual donors who provide the project withfinancial support.
- Navigate internal and external budgets as related to The SLAPP Back Initiative, including the tracking of contractor invoices and legal research subscriptions.
- Manage the Initiative’s collaboration with various First Amendment legal clinics at universities across the country.
- Spearhead fundraising efforts, including contacts with potential donors, writing fundraising proposals, and coordinating with NYU’s development office.
In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $40/hr. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific grant funding and the terms of the research grant when extending an offer .
- A Bachelor’s degree in journalism, law, communications or another relevant field. A master's degree is a plus.
- At least 7-10 years of experience in journalism, preferably in investigative and/or data journalism in order to properly support the project.
- Experience managing a small team.
- Familiarity with nonprofit financial structures and how to navigate foundational grants and financial deliverables.
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- Manage the daily operations of The SLAPP Back Initiative, including workflow management by setting and enforcing deadlines for both short-term projects and long-form investigations.
- Supervise the work of two full-time reporters and two part-time researchers, plus other contractors and interns as needed.
- Write and file required update reports to various foundations and individual donors who provide the project withfinancial support.
- Navigate internal and external budgets as related to The SLAPP Back Initiative, including the tracking of contractor invoices and legal research subscriptions.
- Manage the Initiative’s collaboration with various First Amendment legal clinics at universities across the country.
- Spearhead fundraising efforts, including contacts with potential donors, writing fundraising proposals, and coordinating with NYU’s development office.
In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $40/hr. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific grant funding and the terms of the research grant when extending an offer .
- A Bachelor’s degree in journalism, law, communications or another relevant field. A master's degree is a plus.
- At least 7-10 years of experience in journalism, preferably in investigative and/or data journalism in order to properly support the project.
- Experience managing a small team.
- Familiarity with nonprofit financial structures and how to navigate foundational grants and financial deliverables.
For people in the EU, click here for information on your privacy rights under GDPR: www.nyu.edu/it/gdpr
NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.
Sustainability Statement
NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/sustainability
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in managing editor jobs.
- Five or more years of editorial experience with at least two years managing a writing team
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute a content strategy across multiple formats
- Proficiency with a content management system such as WordPress or a comparable platform
- Strong copy editing skills with command of AP Style or a house style equivalent
- Experience managing editorial calendars and coordinating cross-functional production workflows
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, English, or a related field
Tips for Your Managing Editor Job Search
Quantify your editorial output precisely
Hiring managers want to see scope, not just titles. List the number of writers you managed, the publishing cadence you owned, and the audience size your content reached. Vague claims like 'oversaw content' get passed over fast.
Tailor your clips to the outlet type
A portfolio that works for a B2B trade publication will not impress a consumer news desk. Curate three to five clips that mirror the tone, format, and audience of each role you target before you apply.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists managing editor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight your editorial process, not just results
Interviewers for managing editor roles probe how you run a workflow, not just what you published. Be ready to walk through your commissioning, editing, and production calendar process in concrete, step-by-step terms.
Research the publication's editorial gaps before interviewing
Read three months of back content before your interview and identify a coverage gap or format the outlet is missing. Bringing a specific observation signals you are already thinking like their editor, not just a candidate.
Negotiate scope before salary in final conversations
Managing editor roles vary wildly in what you actually control. Clarify budget authority, final cut on content, and team headcount before accepting any offer, because these factors define whether the job is workable long-term.
Managing Editor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most managing editors?
The companies hiring the most managing editors right now include Boston University, KnowledgeWorks Global, and The E. W. Scripps Company, with the largest share of openings in New York, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is particularly strong at media companies, digital publishers, and large corporate communications teams.
How many managing editor jobs are remote?
About 74% of managing editor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, making it one of the more location-flexible senior editorial roles. Content strategy, newsletter, and digital-first publications tend to offer the highest share of remote arrangements, while print-heavy outlets and broadcast organizations more often require on-site presence.
How do you become a managing editor?
Most managing editors start as staff writers or reporters, move into a senior writer or associate editor role, and then step into a section editor or deputy editor position before reaching the managing editor level. Building a portfolio of published work, taking on editorial coordination responsibilities early, and demonstrating that you can develop other writers rather than just produce your own work are the clearest paths to the role.
Can you get hired as a managing editor without much experience?
Breaking in at the managing editor level with little experience is uncommon at established outlets, but smaller digital publications, nonprofit communications teams, and startup content operations regularly hire candidates who have strong writing portfolios, some team coordination background, and a clear editorial point of view. Freelance editing work and running a high-output independent publication can substitute for traditional staff experience when your clips demonstrate real scope.
What does the managing editor interview process look like?
Most managing editor interview processes include an initial screening call with HR or a talent partner, a substantive editorial conversation with the editor-in-chief or a senior content leader, and a practical exercise such as editing a draft, pitching a content plan, or presenting a sample editorial calendar. Final-round interviews often involve meeting cross-functional partners in marketing, product, or design to assess how you collaborate outside the editorial team.
Where can I find and apply to managing editor jobs?
You can find and apply to managing editor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing without leaving the platform.
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