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Deputy Managing Editor, News Desk
Chicago Sun-Times. Co-manage News Desk operations Sunday–Thursday, including a Monday night shift .
Posted 9/21/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $104,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive experience in journalism with a strong focus on news judgment, editorial excellence, and team leadership. Capable of managing news desk operations, mentoring reporters, and enhancing workplace culture while promoting diversity and inclusion.
Highest-signal resume keywords
10+ Years Experience In Journalism5+ Years Managing Reporters Or EditorsExcellent News JudgmentStrong Line-Editing And Top-Editing SkillsStellar Breaking News And Deadline Writing Skills
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Hard Skills
News EditingHeadline WritingStory Budget ManagementCollaborative ReportingTrend Identification
Soft Skills
Coaching And MentoringTeam CollaborationWorkplace Culture Improvement
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree In Journalism Or Related Field
Industry Keywords
Journalism StandardsEthicsDiversity And InclusionUnion Environment
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Co-manage News Desk operations Sunday–Thursday, including a Monday night shift
- Collaborate with the Managing Editor, News, and the early-shift Deputy Managing Editor
- Run afternoon news budget meetings in the Managing Editor’s absence
- Coordinate daily news editing for accuracy, tight writing, deadlines, and best practices
- Collaborate with enterprise desk editors on deeper reporting, background, and daily coverage priorities
- Oversee the daily story budget and identify top storylines across all platforms
- Assign reporters, photographers, videographers, and graphics team members to major stories
- Guide planned and evergreen coverage across coverage areas
- Work with audio, audience, and visual teams to maximize story reach and engagement
- Create stories and other assets for Sun-Times wire clients across platforms
- Supervise assistant city editors and general assignment reporters; coach and develop them
- Mentor and train reporters, including interns
- Oversee News Desk scheduling of reporters and editors
- Help improve editorial excellence, workplace culture, and impact
- Promote diversity, inclusion, and equity
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, humanities, or a related field – or equivalent training
- Minimum 10 years of experience in journalism
- At least five years of experience managing reporters or editors
- Excellent news judgment
- Track record identifying trends on new and innovative platforms
- Stellar breaking news and deadline writing skills
- Strong line-editing and top-editing skills
- Excellent headline writing and packaging skills
- Clear understanding of journalism standards and ethics
- Ability to work in a collaborative, union environment
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Vacation
- Holidays
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage
- Retirement savings
- Commuter benefits plan
- Supportive, collaborative workplace culture
- Diversity, inclusion and equity