Opinion Editor

Lee Enterprises - Buffalo, NY

Full-time - Senior

Buffalo, NY

251-500 employees

Publishing Industries

About the position

The Buffalo News is seeking a discerning Opinion Editor to lead its Editorial Board, focusing on creating engaging and thought-provoking opinion coverage on local and national issues. The role emphasizes community engagement and collaboration to produce insightful commentary that addresses public interest topics, particularly those affecting Buffalo and Western New York.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Editorial Board in producing opinion coverage that reflects a marketplace of ideas.
• Develop editorials, columns, and video content that steers community debate and conversation.
• Collaborate with editorial writers and cartoonists to create smart commentary on current events and policy issues.
• Build connections with diverse communities to enhance contributed letters and opinion pieces.
• Facilitate community discussions through partnerships and engagement strategies.

Requirements

• At least five years of professional opinion writing experience.
• Managerial experience in a relevant field.
• Strong reporting and editing skills.
• Robust knowledge of issues affecting Buffalo and Western New York.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in journalism or a related field.
• Expertise in SEO, headline writing, and utilizing metrics to analyze digital audience.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Company provided life insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401K retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off including paid parental leave for new parents.