Editor of The Santa Fe Reporter

Date Posted	August 19, 2024
Industry	Newspapers
Specialty	Local News
Job Status	Full-time

Description:

Yea, we know everyone thinks their community is different than anywhere else, but Santa Fe is literally “The City Different” – and it loves being that way. It takes a special person to lead the team charged with preserving and sharing our city’s different vibe and this is your chance.

If you love art, community, and local news and aren’t afraid of digging in to produce high-quality in-depth and accountable local and state news, the Santa Fe Reporter wants you to join our team as our new editor!

We’re looking for a seasoned journalist with a proven track record of managing and motivating a team of reporters and editors. You’ll be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the newsroom, assigning stories, editing articles, and collaborating with other teams to produce a high-quality publication both online and in print.

Here’s what makes this gig extra special:

• You’ll be working with a talented award-winning team of journalists who are dedicated to delivering the best local news coverage in Santa Fe and New Mexico.
• You’ll have the opportunity to work on a variety of stories, from breaking news to in-depth features.
• You’ll have the chance to make a real difference in a community where the blending of Spanish, Native and European cultures are both its greatest asset and biggest challenge. 

But wait, there’s more!

• You’ll get to work in the beautiful and vibrant city of Santa Fe, New Mexico.
• You’ll be part of a growing New Mexico-owned news group that is committed to journalistic ethics and standards.
• You’ll have the opportunity to learn from and collaborate with some of the best journalists in the business.

So, what are you waiting for?

If you’re ready to take your journalism career to the next level, apply today! We can’t wait to hear from you.

Oh, and one more thing…

We’re a fun-loving bunch, so we’re looking for someone who can bring a sense of humor and creativity to the newsroom. If you’re the type of person who likes to laugh while you work, loves throwing a big outdoor party for the city each summer and gets an endorphin rush the moment a hard-hitting news story goes live online, then you’ll fit right in.

To Apply:

View the description below and send your resume and cover letter ASAP. A great opportunity in news like this doesn’t come along often.

Job Title: Editor

Company: Santa Fe Reporter (Ctrl+P Publishing Group)

Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico

Summary:

The Santa Fe Reporter is seeking an experienced and passionate Editor to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the local news landscape, a commitment to journalistic excellence, and a proven track record of managing and motivating a team of reporters and editors in publications focused on local news, arts, culture and politics.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the newsroom
• Manage a team of 6-8 reporters and section editors. Provide daily supervision and support to publishing team members assigned to the Reporter*
• Assign stories and ensure daily and weekly deadlines are met
• Edit and proofread articles for accuracy and clarity
• Work with writers to develop and refine story ideas
• Collaborate with other teams, including revenue and production, to produce a high-quality publication online and in print
• Stay up-to-date on current events and trends in Santa Fe and New Mexico
• Work with the publisher to develop monthly and annual publishing calendars and to implement that plan
  
  *While editorial and publishing are separate departments and have different reporting lines, the SFR editor serves as the day-to-day supervisor for all staff assigned to the Santa Fe office.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in journalism, with at least 3 years in a management role
• Demonstrated knowledge of Santa Fe and New Mexico community and politics are strongly preferred, but candidates with strong records of joining and thriving in established news teams (a journalist who joined an existing investigative team or who transitioned from the city desk to lead the arts/culture team and made an impact, for example) in other communities are encouraged to apply
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of local news and politics
• Commitment to journalistic ethics and standards
• Strong digital skills including experience using Google office suite (G-Docs, G-Sheets, G-Mail for business) and online CMS (Wordpress/Newspack or similar)
• Preferred, but not required: Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, or a related field

About us:

The Santa Fe Reporter is celebrating its 50th year in 2024. After almost 30-years of ownership under the Portland-based group including the Willamette Week, the SFR recently returned to New Mexico-ownership as a part of the Ctrl+P Publishing group which includes Albuquerque’s weekly, The Paper., and 5 other local publications. 

The SFR’s longest-serving employee who had served as interim editor during the sale and transition is remaining as a freelancer and all members of the staff are staying, including all team leads for production, sales and the arts/culture editor.

The SFR is a beloved weekly with a large and loyal digital and print readership. As the weekly in the state capital, SFR has routinely produced high-quality accountability journalism covering state government and politics. The new owners are committed to continuing this tradition while ensuring the traditional and award-winning local news, arts and events coverage remains strongly supported.

The new editor will be responsible for SFR’s editorial product and is supported by Ctrl+P’s publishing team managing sales, production and shared “back office” operations. 

The ideal candidate has a strong local news background working with small teams who love punching above their weight. 

The Ctrl+P Publishing group serves as a local news source for more than 200,000 subscribers across northern and central New Mexico and its publications and staff have won state and national awards for local reporting and design. It was proudly named one of New Mexico’s Top LGBTQ+-owned businesses by Albuquerque Business First (2023, 2024). We are strongly committed to developing new and early-career journalists and journalism leaders whose experiences and voices expand the diversity of newsrooms. 

Ctrl+P Publishing and its brands are members of the Association of Alternative News Publishers (AAN), LION Publishers, New Mexico Out Business Alliance, and the New Mexico Press Association, among others. Publications under Ctrl+P’s banner have received generous support from the New Mexico Local News Fund and Citizen Media Group.

Learn more about Ctrl+P Publishing: About us.