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Managing Editor

The Kerrville Daily Times
Kerrville, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 11/27/2025 CLOSED ON 12/28/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Managing Editor position at The Kerrville Daily Times?

The Kerrville Daily Times, an award-winning community newspaper serving the heart of the Texas Hill Country, is seeking a Managing Editor to lead our newsroom and help shape the future of our local journalism.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on newsroom leader with strong editing, writing, and management skills — someone who can balance daily deadlines with big-picture strategy. This position requires both layout experience and the ability to write compelling, community-focused stories as needed.

Responsibilities include:

  • Overseeing day-to-day newsroom operations and content planning
  • Editing and approving stories for accuracy, clarity, and AP Style
  • Writing local news and feature stories as part of the newsroom team
  • Designing and laying out pages for our print editions using Adobe InDesign
  • Mentoring and managing a team of reporters and contributors
  • Coordinating coverage of local news, government, business, sports, and community events
  • Collaborating with other departments to support special sections and community projects

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Minimum of 3–5 years of newsroom experience, with at least 1–2 years in a leadership role
  • Strong news judgment, editing skills, and understanding of AP Style
  • Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and newspaper layout required
  • Excellent writing skills and ability to contribute original reporting when needed
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities under deadline pressure
  • Familiarity with digital publishing tools and audience engagement strategies

About Us:
The Kerrville Daily Times has been serving Kerr County and the surrounding area for more than a century. We take pride in our commitment to local journalism, community storytelling, and innovation in both print and digital media.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $50,000

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