What are the responsibilities and job description for the Managing Editor position at Lee Enterprises?
The Billings Gazette, Montana’s largest newspaper in the state’s largest city, is looking for a dynamic Managing Editor to lead its newsroom filled with some of the best reporters and photojournalists in a five-state radius.
One of the last true daily newspapers in the Rocky Mountain West, the Gazette needs a leader who’s ready to shepherd a talented newsroom with energy, creativity, and a passion for accountability storytelling. If you can rally a team, spark new ideas and help us deliver standout journalism across digital and print platforms, we want to meet you.
As our Managing Editor, you’ll set the tone for our coverage — from quick turn breaking news and ambitious enterprise reporting to data-driven pieces and features that reflect the Billings and wider Eastern Montana community and get people talking. You’ll guide daily story planning, shape long-term strategies, edit and coach reporters and streamline workflows. You should thrive in a busy newsroom, enjoy mentoring journalists, and be excited about evolving how local news is delivered.
We are a digital-forward, multimedia driven group. You’ll help make sure our online presence is fast, sharp, and indispensable, which includes managing important items like email newsletters and social media accounts.
This is a big job in one of Lee Enterprises’ biggest newsrooms. The Gazette plays an integral role in civic life across Eastern Montana, and we’re seeking a leader who believes deeply in the power of local journalism. You’ll help drive coverage that holds institutions accountable and builds trust across the region’s communities. Your leadership will directly influence how Montanans understand their city, their government, and one another. The Gazette’s local reporters and photographers already embrace that mission - it’s vital that you do as well.
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