Develop and execute coverage plans for elections, legislative
sessions, major political events and other significant
developments, including coordination with editors and reporters
across the newsroom.
Oversee STLPR’s Jefferson City reporting team and help
coordinate coverage of Missouri state government and the
legislature.
Coordinate the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the
Air, working with the political team to develop timely, informative
and engaging topics that provide audiences with context and
perspective on Missouri and Illinois politics and policy.
Edit broadcast scripts, web stories, and briefs for clarity,
accuracy and consistency with STLPR’s editorial standards and
voice.
Supervise and edit stories from STLPR’s political reporting
team, providing clear direction, regular feedback and support for
professional development.
Occasionally edit high-impact stories outside of your direct
team, particularly when subject matter expertise or newsroom need
arises.
Supervision Received: The Politics Editor reports to the Managing
Editor of News.
Supervision Exercised: This position supervises a team of 4
reporters and may occasionally coordinate with interns or freelance
contributors.
Location: This position is based in St. Louis. The Politics Editor
must live in or relocate to the region. A moving allowance is
available in applicable situations.
Shift
40 hours a week, M-F with occasional on-call/weekend editing
shift
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and
experience and at least 4 years of experience from which comparable
knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
Preferred Qualifications
Additionally, we are looking for candidates with the
following:
- At least five years of professional newsroom experience, with
at least two years in an editing, producing or assigning role.
- Strong editing skills and a track record of improving clarity,
structure and depth in others’ work.
- Proven ability to manage fast-moving news while maintaining
accuracy and editorial integrity.
- Familiarity with a newsroom CMS, audio scripting formats, and
AP Style.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to
working across teams.
- Strong organizational skills and comfort managing shifting
priorities on deadline.
Preferred:
- Experience covering politics in Missouri and Illinois, with an
understanding of legislatures in both states.
- Familiarity with the St. Louis region and its communities.
- Comfort editing both audio and digital formats.
- Experience managing or mentoring reporters.
- Interest in contributing to the development of sustainable
newsroom workflows.
Anticipated Hiring Range
$70,000 - $86,632
Grade: GGS-011
University Title:MEDIA PRODUCTION DIRECTOR III
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Application Materials
Application materials include a cover letter and resume. Finalists
will be asked to provide references at a later date.
Applicants must combine all application materials into one PDF or
Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment to the
UMSL Careers:
https://www.umsl.edu/services/hrs/careers/index.html
Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB.
Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.). For
questions about the application process, please email
employment@umsl.edu. If you are experiencing technical problems,
please email
umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu
Sponsorship Information
Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this
position.
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your
total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits
package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement,
paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental
leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all
four UM System campuses. For additional information on University
benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at
https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
To request ADA accommodations, please email the Office of Human
Resources at umslhr@umsl.edu.
