Updating, Feb. 18:
Friday: Panel on Black Excellence from Howard U. Association of Black Journalists
Feb. 24: Discussion of African Union and Its External Partnerships
Jobs: Managing editor at Oklahoma Eagle
Feb. 17 update:
This Wednesday: “Navigating Being on the Air, from N.Y. Association of Black Journalists, by Zoom. (Also: Black History Month Brunch; “Behind the Scenes of Sports Journalism Production,” by Zoom)
Non-members welcome at ‘Trauma-Informed Journalism” Zoom from Indigenous Journalists Association
News conference by Zoom on Saudi human rights abuses
Video Posted of Roundtable on Covering Black-Latino Relations
D.C.’s NABJ Chapter Partners on Missing People of Color
On Feb. 25, Evaluate Trump’s First 100 Days
‘Emancipator’ Moving From Boston to Howard U.
NABJ Creates Alert Form to Reach Board, Media Monitors
Seminar Thursday on ‘Selling Ebony,’ Livestreamed
From Julie Drizin at Current — Nominate ‘Rising Star’
Webinar Feb. 27 on ‘Trauma-Informed Journalism’
From New York: Media Watch for Feb. 17
Feb. 27 Is Student Press Freedom Day
Wednesday: ‘Woof! Woof! . . . Want to improve journalism?’
RTDNA’s First Amendment Awards Presented March 6
From Howard University: Black Press Day Is March 13
Via Sharon Farmer, Photographer in Clinton White House
From NABJ – Philadelphia: Help Celebrate in May
Jobs
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The YouTube video of our Feb. 10 Journal-isms Roundtable, “Are the media accurately covering Black-Latino relations,” has been posted and is embedded above. Thanks for the kudos from those who attended or watched from afar, or read the chat comments fram as far away as Cuba (see comments under the video). Thanks also to Beverly Kirk and her colleagues at the Newhouse School – D.C. for hosting us.
The gathering prompted one attendee, Felix Contreras, host of “Alt.Latino” on NPR, to suggest the topic for our next Roundtable: social media influencers, who are increasingly supplanting traditional journalists. Anyone know or have contacts for Charlamagne tha God or others in that space? Please let us know.
D.C.’s NABJ Chapter Partners on Missing People of Color
From Phil Lewis, president, Washington Association of Black Journalists, Feb. 3:
We are extremely excited to announce our partnership with the the Black and Missing Foundation (BAMFI) on a first-of-its-kind task force focused on addressing media bias in missing persons cases involving people of color. This is our opportunity to have a real impact on how our missing persons are covered in newsrooms across the country.
Cases involving missing people of color often don’t receive the same level of media attention, leading to disparities in resources, public awareness, and urgency around finding these individuals.
The mission of this task force is to create a comprehensive media guide that will change the way newsrooms report on missing persons cases. Through virtual workshops, collaborative guideline development, and the creation of an impact matrix, WABJ members will play a crucial role in driving meaningful change in journalism practices nationwide.
We are currently seeking members who are interested in participating in this initiative. The guide is set to be launched in May 2025, accompanied by a publicity campaign to amplify this important work. If you’re interested in participating, please sign up here.
The WABJ executive board has been hard at work to find new and unique ways to engage you. Please stay tuned for updates.
Thank you!
Phil
On Feb. 25, Evaluate Trump’s First 100 Days
| Join MMTC, ALLvanza, LGBT Tech, and OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates on February 25, 2025, for an insightful discussion on the first 100 days of the Second Trump Administration and its impact on the innovation ecosystem at the NCTA – The Internet & Television Association in Washington, DC. A panel of experts will share their expectations, perspectives, and analysis on the administration’s priorities and actions in this critical sector. Click the button below to register. |
| About MMTC The Multicultural Media, Telecom and Internet Council (MMTC) is a non-partisan, national nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and preserving equal opportunity in the tech, media, and telecom (TMT) industries, and closing the digital divide on behalf of its members and constituents, including owners of radio and television broadcast stations, programmers, prospective station owners, and others involved in the TMT industries. MMTC is generally recognized as the nation’s leading advocate for multicultural advancement in communications. We strongly believe that the breathtaking changes in communications technology and the new global forms of media partnerships must enhance diversity in the 21st century. |
Credit: Kim Thompson
‘Emancipator’ Moving From Boston to Howard U.
“This summer, our founder Ibram X. Kendi will be moving to Howard University to be a professor of history and build the Institute for Advanced Study, which will be dedicated to the interdisciplinary study of racism in the global African Diaspora,” Amber Payne, publisher and general manager, wrote Feb. 7 for The Emancipator, described as “a reimagining of the first antislavery newspapers in the United States.”
“There, our publication will continue the critical work to explore and explain solutions to racial inequity and injustice across the global African Diaspora, especially within the scope of pressing issues such as climate change and AI. The Emancipator will be part of the institute’s larger mission to enhance the general public’s understanding of racism and evidence-based antiracist solutions through academic and publicly accessible research, public lectures, events, workshops, and outreach programs. . . .”
NABJ Creates Alert Form to Reach Board, Media Monitors
From the National Association of Black Journalists, Jan. 19:
Dear Members,
It’s been four years since we launched our NABJ Media Industry Monitoring & Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Issues Alert Form.
This confidential form allows you to share concerns with the NABJ Board and our Advocacy/Media Monitoring committees.
We thank those who have continued to keep us updated via the form over the years and want to encourage all members to keep this form handy and use it as needed. These are unprecedented times in news and media, and your feedback and insights are invaluable.
Please bookmark or access the form anytime here: bit.ly/NABJIndustryAlerts.
The form is also always available via the NABJOnline.org drop-down menu under the “Members” section and at our “link in bio” page, linktr.ee/NABJOfficial, which is featured on our profiles on all NABJ social platforms for quick access. Simply scroll down to “About NABJ & Member Access” to click the link when visiting our Linktree.
Thank you for your participation!
Seminar Thursday on ‘Selling Ebony,’ Livestreamed
From Ann Saunders in Chicago:
I wanted to make sure you were invited to attend the presentation I will give on, my mother, Doris E. [Saunders‘] recently uncovered story as a pioneer in the field of marketing research for Johnson Publishing Co. (JPC). Beginning in 1949, not only did she establish the library at Johnson Publishing Co. but she was responsible for the marketing work that contributed to JPC’s early unprecedented financial success, which accessed the previously untapped African American consumer market. This work also led to major unprecedented changes in the media landscape.
The virtual presentation will be via Zoom on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 7 PM central time. The event will be hosted by the Chicago History Museum’s Urban History Seminar Series.
The presentation is free and open to the public however, you must register. Tap [here] to RSVP and follow the three easy steps to register. Don’t forget to put a reminder in your calendar. Hope to see you there. Also please feel free to pass the invitation on to others.
From Julie Drizin at Current — Nominate ‘Rising Star’
| Tell Current about your exceptional colleague Each year, Current invites your nominations of Rising Stars – public media professionals under 35 who excel in their jobs in a variety of roles. Our Rising Stars initiative spotlights younger professionals who are making significant contributions toward the success of your organization. Their commitment to excellence and public media’s mission shines through in all they do. Current needs your help identifying these impressive talents! They may be on the air or behind the scenes. They are content creators and fundraisers. They work in audience engagement, marketing, education, tech and more. Whatever they do, their work helps public media thrive on the local or national level. Current wants to hold them up to inspire all of us in public media. We need that! So, please nominate someone you know in our field who wows you and will wow others when Current shares their stories. Nominations are due February 28! Submit yours now! |
| Nominate here |
Webinar Feb. 27 on ‘Trauma-Informed Journalism’
| IJA presents ‘q’sapi Trauma-Informed Journalism Training’ webinar on Feb. 27 “Anyone can attend, even non members.” says Francine Compton (Anishinaabe, Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation) Associate Director of the Indigenous Journalists Association The Indigenous Journalists Association will host a free webinar for members on Trauma-Informed journalism led by Your syilx Sisters IJA will host a webinar, “q’sapi Trauma-Informed Journalism Training,” led by Your syilx Sisters, on Thursday, Feb. 27 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. CT. This training has been offered at the annual Indigenous Media Conference (IMC) for the past two years. |
| Due to the popularity of the program at IMC, IJA is offering it free of charge to members in a webinar format. Registration is required. This training session equips participants with essential tools and skills for handling sensitive stories with care and respect. The training will delve into immersive storytelling, syilx protocols for supporting the grieving, and the sacredness of sharing someone’s story (their medicine). Attendees will gain insight into the spiritual impact of storytelling and learn to enact data sovereignty. Attendees will also discover how to ethically source stories, create safety plans for knowledge keepers, and practice self-care throughout the process. By the end of the training, the participant will be prepared to navigate sensitive subjects with empathy and responsibility, both for the subjects and audience. Part of IJA’s mission is to serve and empower Indigenous journalists through programs and actions designed to enrich journalism and promote Indigenous culture. Through this webinar, IJA would like to provide a space for members to learn and utilize skills to practice self-care to share Indigenous communities stories and strengthen Indigenous journalists. Register Here About The Sisters kelsie kilawna (Marchand) and Lauren Marchand, sisters from the syilx (Seal-x) Nation, live and work in their community of the Okanagan Indian Band, known by its place name, nk̓maplqs (in-kum-up-ah-lux). Raised in a family of artists, storytellers, and caretakers, the sisters grew up immersed in the teachings of their homelands. Their journey of learning captikwl (chap-teek), the oral storytelling laws of their people, through art and embodied practices with their grandmother, shaped their commitment to healing, cultural protocols, and collective well-being. Together, they founded Your syilx Sisters, where kelsie leads efforts to decolonize and uncolonize media practices and foster trauma-informed storytelling, while Lauren uses her skills in graphic art, conflict resolution, and mentorship to guide others on their learning journeys and bring life to stories that enable others to embody these teachings.  kelsie kilawna (Marchand), partner of Your syilx Sisters was formerly Cultural Editor and Senior Aunty at IndigiNews. Her role was to support decolonizing practices and policy, editing all stories so they are trauma-informed and culturally aware.She also supported all storytellers (reporters) in engaging in trauma-informed practices while in the field. Additionally, she developed training specifically geared to the media industry around how to be responsible guests telling Indigenous stories on Indigenous homelands in a way that honours protocol and considers settler positionality. In one year, she trained over 1500 journalists, communication specialists, governing bodies, and community folks. She developed this training with her in-depth knowledge and expertise in trauma-informed practices. Lauren Marchand is the company’s graphic artist and illustrator who has been nurtured throughout her life to embody syilx ways of being while engaging in her art practices. Coming from an academic background where she studied human development, she also gained knowledge of trauma-informed practices.She has a lifetime of learning about the power of storytelling through visuals and brings that knowledge to the training and mentorship of the sisters’ client base. She is gifted in conflict resolution and uses her expertise in the spiritual understanding of individual life journeys related to the world to find unique ways of working through complex situations and topics. Her patient nature makes her a great mentor for folks who so they feel empowered to honour the learning path ahead of them in whatever direction that might be. |
From New York: Media Watch for Feb. 17
Filmmaker/Music Journalist Reshma B guests with Alan Singer, PhD, Robert Anthony, Raymond Peterson, and Eric V Tait Jr. to discuss her journey of discovery as the development of Reggae Music is captured in the making of her documentary “Studio 17: the Lost Reggae Tapes.”
As much a Family Saga as the evolution of a musical genre, the film helps celebrate Black History with [its] first New York area screenings this month, the next being at the Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington, NY on Friday 21 February at 7pm.
We’re available online Monday, 5:30p EST at www.mnn.org
Also on MNN-1 (Spectrum Cable CHN 34, RCN CHN-82, Verizon FIOS CHN 33) and MNN’s 1995 HD Channel in the NYC Metro area.
Feb. 27 Is Student Press Freedom Day
From the Student Press Law Center
Join us for Student Press Freedom Day 2025
Now more than ever, student journalists are at the forefront of reporting on today’s most consequential stories. On Feb. 27, the eighth annual Student Press Freedom Day will gather student journalists and their supporters across the United States to spend the day raising awareness about their challenges, celebrating their contributions to their schools and communities and taking actions to protect and restore their First Amendment freedoms.
Ways to get involved
- Explore these 50 ways you can celebrate Student Press Freedom Day, with ideas for anyone no matter how you’re connected to student journalists.
- Join us Feb. 18 for a conversation about “The State of College Press Freedom,” and how you can support college journalists through their biggest challenges. You’ll hear from Charlotte Hampton of The Dartmouth (who was arrested last spring while covering a protest), Gregorio Olivares Gutierrez of The Retrograde (who was fired as editor by UT Dallas and then led his staff to launch an alternative paper) and Nathan Elias, the Daily Trojan (which is facing major funding cuts at USC). It will be moderated by Emily Bloch, The Philadelphia Inquirer and national president, Society of Professional Journalists.
- Join us Feb. 25 for “Fighting for Our Rights: The Threats of AI & School Monitoring Software.” You’ll hear from Natasha Torkzaban, Morgan Salisbury and Jack Tell, who as high school seniors in Lawrence, Kansas, realized their school’s new AI-powered monitoring tool could put their reporting materials — including confidential sources and stories in progress — in the hands of administrators. Learn how they successfully stood up for their press freedom rights and how you can too.
- Invite a government official, school administrator or your peers into your newsroom! Many people don’t know what a student newsroom does or how it operates, and it could go a long way toward building trust to invite them in to see you work! Use our new toolkit to get started.
Wednesday: ‘Woof! Woof!’. . . ‘Want to Improve Journalism?’
From Online News Association:
‘Woof! Woof!’ barked the dog. ‘Want to improve journalism?’
Dog references aside, now that we have your attention: Don’t miss the next AI case study session.
On Wednesday, Feb. 19, hear from Dr. Brett Oppegaard, Professor at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, as he introduces Journalism Watchdogs — an AI-powered web tool designed to support writing, research, data analysis and other tasks in the journalism classroom and beyond. Register now.
News Conference by Zoom on Saudi Human Rights Abuses
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***Press Conference Invitation***
Saudi Investment Summit Whitewashes Abuses
Miami Summit Controlled by Fund Linked to Abuses
Human Rights Watch, Democracy for the Arab World Now (DAWN), the Arab Rights and Research Center, and ALQST For Human Rights invites you to a one and a half-hour in person and via Zoom media briefing in Miami on Thursday, February 20 at 1:00pm ET // 7:00pm CET.
During the third edition of Public Investment Fund-funded FII Priority Miami, panelists at the press conference will discuss how Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has facilitated and benefited from human rights abuses and is regularly used to whitewash the Saudi government’s abuses.
Human Rights Watch will discuss its recent reportThe Man who Bought the World, on the Saudi sovereign wealth fund, the PIF, controlled by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), and how the crown prince has used the fund’s economic power to commit serious human rights violations and investments in foreign sporting events to whitewash abuses. Human Rights Watch found that the crown prince wields this enormous economic power in a largely arbitrary and highly personalized manner rather than for the Saudi people’s benefit.
DAWN will share findings from its recent reports documenting the PIF’s role in torture, murder and abuse of Saudi citizens, as well as the role of PIF’s US agents that have contributed to PIF’s and the Saudi government’s abuses.
What:
Media briefing for journalists covering the FII Priority Summit in Miami, Saudi Arabia, and the Public Investment Fund, with a focus on how PIF investments in the United States are used as a tool of Saudi Arabia’s soft power and influence. These investments contribute to building uncritical support for MBS’s agenda, obscure the country’s rights record, and undermine institutions seeking transparency and accountability over PIF activities.
The press conference will be held in English.
Who:
- Sarah Leah Whitson, Executive Director, Democracy for the Arab World Now (DAWN)
- Nicole Widdersheim, Deputy Washington Director, Human Rights Watch
- Ahmed Hakami, Arab Rights and Research Center
- Lina AlHathloul, Head of Monitoring and Advocacy, ALQST For Human Rights
When:
Thursday, February 20, 2024 at 1:00 pm ET // 7:00 pm CET
Where:
In-person:
Hotel Riu Plaza Miami Beach
Conference Room
3101 Collins Ave,
Miami, FL 33140
If attending via Zoom, please register before the event here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_C6yxaeBdRIKys4v511QN7w
For more information, please contact:
For Human Rights Watch, in London, Joey Shea (English): +1-646-634-0038 (mobile); or sheaj@hrw.org. X: @joey_shea
For Human Rights Watch, in Miami, Nicole Widdersheim (English): +1-917-583-2177 (mobile); or widdern@hrw.org. X: @NWiddersheim
For DAWN, in Miami, Sarah Leah Whitson (English): + 1 (718) 213-7342 (mobile); or swhitson@dawnmena.org. X: @sarahleah1
Friday: From Howard U. Association of Black Journalists
Happy Black History Month!
The Howard University Association of Black Journalists is excited to invite you to its (rescheduled) Black Excellence Panel this Friday, February 21 at 5:30pm at The Met auditorium/Room 100.
The panel includes powerhouse journalists/media professionals who will discuss the victories and challenges facing journalists of color today. It will be moderated by HUABJ President, Mackenzie Marshall.
Refreshments will be served.
We look forward to seeing you there!
RTDNA’s First Amendment Awards Presented March 6
| Join us for an extraordinary evening at the historic Watergate Hotel in Washington, D.C., as we present the 34th annual First Amendment Awards on March 6! This prestigious ceremony recognizes the outstanding achievements of journalists and advocates who champion press freedom and defend our constitutional rights. This year’s honorees include: Omar Jimenez, CNN Steve Inskeep, NPR Rachel Scott, ABC News Charles D. Tobin, Ballard Spahr Trey Yingst, Fox News Lesley Stahl, CBS News Karen DeWitt, Lifetime Achievement Award The evening will be guided by the distinguished Pierre Thomas of ABC News as our Master of Ceremonies, promising an unforgettable celebration of journalistic excellence! |
From Howard University: Black Press Day is March 13
We are thrilled to invite you to Black Press Day 2025, hosted by the Black Press Archives and the NNPA Fund, on March 13th at 11:00 AM at the Louis Stokes Library at Howard University.
This free and public event celebrates the powerful legacy and ongoing impact of the Black press, featuring:
The NNPA’s Annual State of the Black Press Address An Enshrinement Ceremony into the Black Press Hall of Fame Insights into the Black Press Archives digitization project A virtual and guided tour of the Black Press Archives
Join us as we honor the contributions of Black journalists and media pioneers while exploring the future of Black press preservation.
RSVP now: Black Press Day 2025 Tickets, Thu, Mar 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM | Eventbrite (Hat tip: HU alum Deron Snyder)
Feb. 19: from N.Y. Association of Black Journalists, and More
| This Wednesday at 7pm via Zoom |
 Get ready for an inspiring discussion that you absolutely can’t miss! Join us for an engaging panel featuring Derricke Dennis, Darla Miles, and Jennifer Bisram—three award-winning journalists who are making waves in the industry.They’ll share their incredible journeys in journalism, offering invaluable insights on how to get your foot in the door and know when it’s time to make your next big move. This is your chance to learn from the best!Sign up now and take the next step toward your journalism dreams! |
| Join Us for our Black History Month Brunch! |
| Don’t miss out—tickets are still available for our exciting brunch hosted by the one and only Guy Brown! Indulge in a delicious all-you-can-eat feast, sip on a refreshing cocktail, and take home an incredible swag bag valued at over $100! But that’s not all! Get ready for a day filled with tasty food, fun games, and fantastic networking opportunities. It’s the perfect event to connect with others while having a blast. Grab your tickets now and join us for an unforgettable experience! |
Feb. 24: African Union and Its External Partnerships
From Adam Powell: You and all of our friends at Journal-isms are invited to join us, in person or online, on Monday, February 24th, at 9:00 a.m. EST (afternoon in Africa) for a forum on the African Union and its external partnerships.
– To join by zoom, please RSVP at https://annenberg.usc.edu/events/cclp/africa-us-forum-african-unions-external-partnerships-architecture
– In person in Washington DC the forum will convene at the DACOR Bacon House, 1801 F Street NW. To join in person, please RSVP to Judy Kang at junghwak@usc.edu
Save the date: Next month’s forum will convene at this same time on two days, Monday, March 24, and March 31; the topic: “President Donald Trump’s 100 days in office: Views from Africa.”
These monthly forums are presented by (in alphabetical order):
– the African Centre for the Study of the U.S., University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg;
– the Annenberg Center for Communication Leadership and Policy, University of Southern California;
– the Center for African Studies, Howard University;
– the Institute for African Studies, George Washington University, and
– the Public Diplomacy Council of America.
We look forward to hearing from you and hope to see you on the 24th!
Via Sharon Farmer, Photographer in Clinton White House
We’re excited to announce that applications for the Clinton Presidential Research Fellowship are now open! The Clinton Presidential Library and the Clinton Foundation are offering research fellowships for graduate students and early-career academics in all disciplines of the humanities and social sciences.
The fellowship supports graduate students as they endeavor to better understand President Clinton’s administration and its accomplishments and legacy, and apply the lessons of his life in public service to the challenges we face today.
We are looking for prospective fellows who have an interest in advancing their research in American history or presidential legacies. If someone you know might be interested in this opportunity and meets the criteria, we encourage you to forward this email to them today!
Fellowship awards range from $1,250 – $5,000 USD. The application, eligibility information, and outreach resources are available online at clintonpresidentialcenter.org/cprf.
Please feel free to email researchfellowship@clintonfoundation.orgif you have any questions. We would be happy to connect to discuss this fellowship in more detail.
All the best,
Stephanie S. Streett
Executive Director
Clinton Foundation
Dr. Jay Barth
Director,
Clinton Presidential Library
In 2004, President Bill Clinton welcomed the world to the Clinton Presidential Center for the first time. In the 20 years since, more than five million people have visited the Clinton Center to learn about President Clinton and Secretary Clinton’s lifetimes of leadership and service. Today, we present cultural programs, curate dynamic exhibitions, and offer educational opportunities that encourage leadership, citizenship, and service.
- Tony Holt, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: At Clinton library event, ex-White House staffers share memories of diplomatic visits (Dec. 2, 2023)
- Hilary Parkinson, National Archives: “What a moment in time!” (March 13, 2017)
From NABJ – Philadelphia: Help Celebrate in May
This is a special “SAVE THE DATE” invite to a celebration in May of the Black pioneers who laid the groundwork more than 50 years ago in Philadelphia and Washington, DC, as founders and early members of ABJ [Association of Black Journalists] and local founders of NABJ.
To show our appreciation, NABJ Philly is planning a celebration of their legacy on May 2-3, 2005, at the African American Museum in Philadelphia. The museum is a Gold Sponsor of the event.
Our plans include a reunion on Friday night, May 2, followed by morning sessions on Saturday, May 3 on timely topics pertaining to the state of journalism.
You can read more about our plans on our website: nabj-philadelphia.org.
Please let us know if you might attend. We are hoping to get as many of the founders, early members, officers and friends as possible to return in May.
We are also seeking sponsors and donors for the event to keep it free and powerful. Links to a sponsorship package and donations are on our website.
Meanwhile, NABJ is celebrating its 50th anniversary with events at its convention in Cleveland in August and in Washington, DC, in December.
Hope you are as excited about our event as we are. A SAVE THE DATE invite card is [above.]
Sherry Howard
Chair, Local 50th Anniversary Committee
NABJ Philly
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ONA’s Career Center is an excellent resource for jobs, fellowships and internships in digital journalism. Recent postings include:
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Managing editor at Oklahoma Eagle
Gary Lee reports, “I am still in search of an editor for The Oklahoma Eagle.”
Here is background on the Tulsa News Initiative, of which the Oklahoma Eagle is a part.
And this is a portion of the job description:
Managing Editor
Reports to:
Executive Editor
Supervises:
Beat Reporters, Documenters Editor
Position Status:
Regular, Full Time, Exempt
The Tulsa Local News Initiative seeks an experienced, innovative newsroom leader to help build and oversee our startup nonprofit newsroom.
The managing editor will play a crucial role in working with the executive editor to establish priorities and manage the newsroom to its goals, and helping us realize a vision to weave together strong accountability journalism with service reporting, arts and culture, and community engagement for a well-rounded daily news offering in service of Tulsa residents.
This position requires a dynamic leader who can balance strategic thinking with operational execution, who is detail oriented and willing, able, and eager to roll up their sleeves and guide their team to produce impactful, indispensable, high standards journalism in a fast-paced newsroom.
The managing editor will oversee a team of editors and reporters covering key topics that may include government, education, criminal justice, and business ,as well as community engagement reporters.
They will work closely with the executive editor and deputy editor to set editorial priorities, manage daily news
operations, and ensure our journalism serves the Tulsa community. They will help reporters and editors alike see story ideas and opportunities, and spot connections between the initiative, its community contributors, and its partner organizations that enhance the journalism we can collectively deliver to our audiences. This may include spearheading collaborative projects, and supporting other editors in making our newsroom one in which people can learn and grow professionally. . . .
Compensation and Benefits
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The salary range for this role is $100,000-120,000 with a generous benefits package.
