Managing Editor Jobs in North Carolina
Managing Editor jobs in North Carolina are steadily active, with demand concentrated in media, higher education publishing, and digital content production at every level from associate editor to senior leadership. The heaviest hiring is in Charlotte, Raleigh, and Durham, where employers like Duke University Press, Red Ventures, and the UNC System anchor consistent openings. Editorial roles in digital media strategy and academic journal management are among the most in-demand specialties in the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Open roles64
Top employerサイネオス・ヘルス
Top cityMorrisville, NC
Cities hiring10
Work type75% On-site
Top industryMedia
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Newsletter Editor, AVLtoday
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6AM City
Newsletter Editor, AVLtoday
Asheville, North Carolina
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Photographer Editor
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The Hearst Corporation
Photographer Editor
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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Copy Editor / Proofreader
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Rivers Agency
Copy Editor / Proofreader
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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Videographer / Video Editor
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Nordis Consulting
Videographer / Video Editor
Selma, North Carolina
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Video Editor and Small Business Assistant
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LeahDay.com
Video Editor and Small Business Assistant
Shelby, North Carolina
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Newsletter Editor, AVLtoday
6AM City·Asheville, North Carolina
Job functions:
$50k - $60k/yr
Remote (US)
51-200 employees
Job Description
WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
6AM is redefining how communities engage, communicate, connect, and experience their cities. We’re rapidly growing our digital products and expanding our team across current and future markets. 6AM is for deadline-driven performers who thrive off an adaptable work environment and see the direct impact of their work. Join us as we build upon our growing network of cities, continuing our vision of establishing the most relevant modern local media brand.
This position is based in Asheville, NC.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
Your responsibilities as a Newsletter Editor include planning, writing, editing, and publishing the most relevant, engaging, and conversational daily newsletter about Asheville, NC. This includes producing and managing daily content for the newsletter and website, regularly collaborating with an Audience Editor and other editorial team members, assisting in writing sponsored content relevant to your market, executing on engagement tactics, and more as assigned. You will be the expert in your market and will be seen as a local influencer. Passion for your local city, excellent news judgment, curiosity, and interest in innovative media is a must.
As a Newsletter Editor, you are encouraged to try new things, be a creative thinker, and be empowered to follow through with the ideas you bring to the table to best serve in helping readers be the most educated and engaged citizens of your city.
- Brainstorm and deliver hyper-local, timely original content. The ability to identify and produce relevant content in a deadline-driven environment is a must.
- Produce content primarily consisting of brief, daily lead stories that reflect breaking news while also creating and maintaining local features and city guides.
- Curate news, lifestyle, and events-based content from local news outlets and social influencers. Plus, being able to summarize into short-form, original content for newsletter and web.
- Be an expert in distilling the important points of a larger story so our readers can stay informed everyday through our unique curation model.
- Discover exceptional content before it goes mainstream.
- Have an unbiased approach to content creation. Our brand is objective. We inform our readers.
- Deliver publish-ready, error-free content in a simple, conversational format.
- Bring engagement into everything you do. You’ll be activating the audience through surveys, polls, and questions, using their responses to inform your newsletter content, and packaging survey and poll results back into the newsletter product. We continually work to have a conversation with our readers.
- Be the example of an informed and engaged citizen. Attend community events, be in the know when it comes to local news, and be a leader in civic development of your region.
- Publicly represent the brand, as a role model of the company’s core values.
- Be a team player. Each member of our team has the same goal, and working together is integral to achieving it.
- Be ready to get the story. In order to be relevant and responsive, you may occasionally work outside of typical working hours as you cover breaking news. A majority of our content creation takes place during standard business hours. We ask our Newsletter Editors to communicate and collaborate with their manager and other support resources to ensure coverage of any anticipated major news that may break after hours or over weekends.
- Act as our eyes and ears, always seeking out new media trends and technology to help us continue to innovate the business.
- Own your content. Creating relevant, timely, and clean content for the newsletter and web will set you up for success. You will be empowered to take ownership and should be proud to sign your name to the newsletter every day.
WE’D BE FIRED UP IF YOU HAVE SOME OF THESE TRAITS
We are looking for team members with a strong and diverse knowledge of content relevant to growing communities, established community, and editorial relationships, and a track record of success in digital media.
Interest. In escaping traditional media models, with a desire to explore new story formats and create incredible short-form content with a talented team of content creators, managers, and leadership alongside you. Strong writing and editing skills a must!- Personal Brand. Driven, confident, adaptable, passionate, and spirited. Ownership of your brand, your opinion, and your voice.
- Know How to Innovate. Seek out new ways to think, filter, and be creative; lead the charge, report results, and do it all over again.
- Be in the Know. Know who your audience is, what they want to hear, where they’ll be seeking the information, why they’ll want to engage and when to tell them the story.
- Willingness to Learn New Tech. A solid understanding of email campaign management, data, analytics, and CMS experience would be a plus. Show us what we’re missing!
- Team Player. Curious individual who portrays enthusiasm while learning and working with others.
WE’RE PUTTING OURSELVES ON THE LINE
Competitive salary- Premium health insurance
- 100% remote work
- 401k, complemented by a 4% company match
- Phone stipend
- WiFi stipend
- Unlimited sick and vacation time
- Two additional weeks of paid time off post maternity leave
- New Parent Wellness Stipend
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual company-sponsored social events
- Paid time off to volunteer in our communities
- A commitment to an open, inclusive, and diverse work culture
- Access to cutting-edge tools and technology as we lead the future of local media
- Career development support, including reimbursement for learning and growth opportunities
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, severe/morbid obesity, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects the entire 6AM family.
Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring an accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact a management representative. 6AM City is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
6AM City
Newsletter Editor, AVLtoday
Asheville, North Carolina
Added 1w ago51-200 employees
Job functions:
$50k - $60k/yr
Remote (US)
Job Description
WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
6AM is redefining how communities engage, communicate, connect, and experience their cities. We’re rapidly growing our digital products and expanding our team across current and future markets. 6AM is for deadline-driven performers who thrive off an adaptable work environment and see the direct impact of their work. Join us as we build upon our growing network of cities, continuing our vision of establishing the most relevant modern local media brand.
This position is based in Asheville, NC.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
Your responsibilities as a Newsletter Editor include planning, writing, editing, and publishing the most relevant, engaging, and conversational daily newsletter about Asheville, NC. This includes producing and managing daily content for the newsletter and website, regularly collaborating with an Audience Editor and other editorial team members, assisting in writing sponsored content relevant to your market, executing on engagement tactics, and more as assigned. You will be the expert in your market and will be seen as a local influencer. Passion for your local city, excellent news judgment, curiosity, and interest in innovative media is a must.
As a Newsletter Editor, you are encouraged to try new things, be a creative thinker, and be empowered to follow through with the ideas you bring to the table to best serve in helping readers be the most educated and engaged citizens of your city.
- Brainstorm and deliver hyper-local, timely original content. The ability to identify and produce relevant content in a deadline-driven environment is a must.
- Produce content primarily consisting of brief, daily lead stories that reflect breaking news while also creating and maintaining local features and city guides.
- Curate news, lifestyle, and events-based content from local news outlets and social influencers. Plus, being able to summarize into short-form, original content for newsletter and web.
- Be an expert in distilling the important points of a larger story so our readers can stay informed everyday through our unique curation model.
- Discover exceptional content before it goes mainstream.
- Have an unbiased approach to content creation. Our brand is objective. We inform our readers.
- Deliver publish-ready, error-free content in a simple, conversational format.
- Bring engagement into everything you do. You’ll be activating the audience through surveys, polls, and questions, using their responses to inform your newsletter content, and packaging survey and poll results back into the newsletter product. We continually work to have a conversation with our readers.
- Be the example of an informed and engaged citizen. Attend community events, be in the know when it comes to local news, and be a leader in civic development of your region.
- Publicly represent the brand, as a role model of the company’s core values.
- Be a team player. Each member of our team has the same goal, and working together is integral to achieving it.
- Be ready to get the story. In order to be relevant and responsive, you may occasionally work outside of typical working hours as you cover breaking news. A majority of our content creation takes place during standard business hours. We ask our Newsletter Editors to communicate and collaborate with their manager and other support resources to ensure coverage of any anticipated major news that may break after hours or over weekends.
- Act as our eyes and ears, always seeking out new media trends and technology to help us continue to innovate the business.
- Own your content. Creating relevant, timely, and clean content for the newsletter and web will set you up for success. You will be empowered to take ownership and should be proud to sign your name to the newsletter every day.
WE’D BE FIRED UP IF YOU HAVE SOME OF THESE TRAITS
We are looking for team members with a strong and diverse knowledge of content relevant to growing communities, established community, and editorial relationships, and a track record of success in digital media.
Interest. In escaping traditional media models, with a desire to explore new story formats and create incredible short-form content with a talented team of content creators, managers, and leadership alongside you. Strong writing and editing skills a must!- Personal Brand. Driven, confident, adaptable, passionate, and spirited. Ownership of your brand, your opinion, and your voice.
- Know How to Innovate. Seek out new ways to think, filter, and be creative; lead the charge, report results, and do it all over again.
- Be in the Know. Know who your audience is, what they want to hear, where they’ll be seeking the information, why they’ll want to engage and when to tell them the story.
- Willingness to Learn New Tech. A solid understanding of email campaign management, data, analytics, and CMS experience would be a plus. Show us what we’re missing!
- Team Player. Curious individual who portrays enthusiasm while learning and working with others.
WE’RE PUTTING OURSELVES ON THE LINE
Competitive salary- Premium health insurance
- 100% remote work
- 401k, complemented by a 4% company match
- Phone stipend
- WiFi stipend
- Unlimited sick and vacation time
- Two additional weeks of paid time off post maternity leave
- New Parent Wellness Stipend
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual company-sponsored social events
- Paid time off to volunteer in our communities
- A commitment to an open, inclusive, and diverse work culture
- Access to cutting-edge tools and technology as we lead the future of local media
- Career development support, including reimbursement for learning and growth opportunities
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, severe/morbid obesity, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects the entire 6AM family.
Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring an accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact a management representative. 6AM City is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Find Managing Editor JobsManaging Editor Jobs by City in North Carolina
Where North Carolina roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Morrisville
52 jobsCharlotte
3 jobsCary
2 jobsSelma
1 jobShelby
1 jobRaleigh
1 jobAsheville
1 jobGreenville
1 jobChapel Hill
1 jobWinston-Salem
1 jobManaging Editor Job Market in North Carolina
A snapshot from current North Carolina openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- サイネオス・ヘルス52
- WFAE1W
- Wiley1
- MrBeast1
- 6AM City1
Top Industries Hiring
- Media & Entertainment
- Technology & Software
What North Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in managing editor jobs across North Carolina.
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a closely related field required
- Five or more years of editorial experience including supervisory or team leadership responsibilities
- Demonstrated ability to manage editorial calendars, workflows, and multiple concurrent projects
- Strong command of AP style, copyediting standards, and digital content management systems
- Experience collaborating with writers, designers, and cross-functional teams on editorial output
- Familiarity with SEO principles and performance analytics for digital publishing platforms
Managing Editor Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a managing editor in North Carolina?
Managing editor is not a state-licensed role in North Carolina, so there is no state board exam or credential required to practice. Most North Carolina employers expect a bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or English, combined with several years of progressive editorial experience. Candidates who have built a portfolio of published work and demonstrated team leadership at a North Carolina outlet, university press, or digital media company are consistently competitive for these openings.
Which companies hire managing editors in North Carolina?
North Carolina managing editor roles are posted by サイネオス・ヘルス, WFAE, and Wiley and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. North Carolina's mix of major university presses, digital media companies headquartered in Charlotte and the Research Triangle, and regional news organizations creates a broad range of employers hiring for this role across the state.
Which North Carolina cities have the most managing editor jobs?
Morrisville, Charlotte, and Cary have the most managing editor openings in North Carolina. Charlotte leads because of its concentration of digital media and corporate content teams, while Raleigh and Durham benefit from the Research Triangle's university presses, tech-adjacent content companies, and a growing cluster of regional and national media outlets with editorial operations in the area.
Are there remote managing editor jobs in North Carolina?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 25% of managing editor openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting how central digital workflows and cloud-based content systems have become to editorial work. Strategy, copy oversight, and editorial planning functions are the most commonly offered remotely, while roles tied to print production or in-person newsroom leadership tend to require on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a managing editor in North Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is landing an assistant or associate editor role at a North Carolina news outlet, university press, or content agency, then building toward a managing editor title. The UNC System, Duke University Press, and Charlotte-area digital media companies regularly bring on editorial coordinators and associate editors who move into management within a few years. A strong writing and editing portfolio, familiarity with content management systems, and any editorial internship at a North Carolina publication or campus outlet meaningfully improve a candidate's standing.
Where can I find and apply to managing editor jobs in North Carolina?
You can find and apply to managing editor jobs in North Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to the state. Find roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly to each one.
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