Managing Editor

The Role

Route Fifty, a leading publication covering news and trends in state and local government across the U.S., is seeking a sharp, organized editor to join our team as a Managing Editor.

Working closely with the Executive Editor, this person will oversee the publication’s daily news operation serving city, county, and state government officials and those looking to understand the work they do. We’re seeking someone to manage our efforts to provide smart, indispensable, accessible and timely coverage. That involves writing, editing articles written by our team of reporters and by external contributors, and coordinating production of the articles, ebooks and special reports that result from it. In this role, you will report directly to the Executive Editor.

 Route Fifty produces award-winning journalism through its newsletters, website and live events. We cover news, trends and emerging issues nationwide in the state and local government arena, as well as developments at the federal level that affect the nation’s states and localities. Our audience includes state and local government leaders, decision-makers and staff. Route Fifty is a GovExec publication.

 Responsibilities 

• Edit news stories from staff reporters for our website and daily, morning newsletter.
• Manage and edit articles from freelancers and other external contributors.
• Assist with daily website and newsletter production duties.
• Develop story ideas, track issues and events as well as occasionally write articles for the website.
• Monitor partner organizations with whom we share content on state and local issues.
• Participate in efforts to grow Route Fifty’s audience through editorial products and events.
• Occasionally moderate panel discussions at events.
• Assist with sharing stories on social media. 

Qualifications 

• 5+ years experience reporting and/or editing with a news publication.
• Strong editing and organizational skills.
• Ability to direct the daily work of a reporting team.
• Demonstrated talent for balancing short-term news coverage and long-term projects.
• Proficiency in AP Style is a plus.
• Experience working with online content management systems.
• Familiarity with posting news content on social media platforms.

About GovExec:

GovExec’s data and insights set the standard for depth, accuracy, and impact for government leaders and contractors. As the market-leading information and intent-based marketing platform, for over fifty years GovExec has empowered the government ecosystem to engage and support government leaders as they work to achieve their missions across federal, defense, and state and local agencies. Our strategic sales enablement and intent-based marketing solutions accelerate revenue growth to fuel market success. The platform is powered by the largest and most sophisticated database in the public sector, GovExec’s platform reaches 3.3 million government influencers each month and provides its marketing clients with a significant competitive advantage in driving higher conversion and growth.

Working at GovExec

At GovExec, we believe that a new era of work -- particularly when, where, and how it gets done -- has arrived. We are building a hybrid workplace that allows for greater freedom and flexibility while also fostering a collaborative culture, no matter where you are working. GovExec offers permanent remote work in 20+ states across the US, as well as the option to work out of one of our offices based in Washington DC, New York or San Diego. GovExec also offers a range of great benefits including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Open time off policy
• Twelve weeks paid parental leave
• Supportive, collaborative teams
• Unique opportunity to help government officials from a private sector company
• Expansive learning and development opportunities

Commitment to Shared Values

GovExec recruits talent for four salient attributes or qualities:

• Soul of Entrepreneurship
• Culture of Inclusion
• Force of Ideas
• Spirit of Generosity

The compensation range for this role is $85,000 to $110,000 per year. 

Government Executive Media Group, Inc. and its affiliates ("GovExec") are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate against our applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable law.