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