Regional Editor, MySA
Hearst · San Antonio
Role Overview
The Regional Editor will oversee the work of reporters covering areas outside of San Antonio, including Austin, Fredericksburg, New Braunfels and San Marcos, and will report and write stories in these areas as well. This position is intended to support MySA’s expanded coverage into the broader regions surrounding San Antonio.
Why MySA?
MySA is San Antonio’s top local news site, reaching more than 5 million unique visitors monthly with daily news and information on food, pop culture, the San Antonio Spurs, local TV personalities, real estate, weather and more across South and Central Texas. Now we’re expanding our coverage into the broader regions around San Antonio, and this editor will help lead that growth. MySA keeps its own newsroom and is editorially independent from our sister outlet, the San Antonio Express-News.
What You’ll Do
The role has two primary responsibilities:
- Execute the content strategy and the work of reporters covering expansion areas. This includes spotting timely stories that work for a digital-first MySA audience, assigning stories and videos, helping reporters generate ideas, working with them to refine their ideas, and editing their stories for both style and accuracy. The editor is expected to develop a creative partnership with reporters to help them produce outstanding journalism.
- Write and report timely, compelling and traffic-driving stories and videos as needed.
What You’ll Bring
Required Qualifications
- At least two years’ experience as an editor.
- At least two years’ experience as a reporter.
- Bachelor’s degree.
Critical Skills
- The Regional Editor is a skilled editor who ensures that published articles and videos are well reported, clear, and accurate.
- He/she must follow news developments in the region to ensure that our coverage is timely and urgent.
- The Regional Editor must be a creative and analytical thinker who can generate and refine story ideas and improve submitted stories.
- He/she must be able to edit and post stories quickly when circumstances require, track audience metrics to assess whether coverage is connecting with audiences, and be able to give constructive feedback to reporters to refocus their efforts.
Decision-Making Authority
This person is empowered to make these decisions without a supervisor’s approval:
- Assign, edit and post stories and videos.
This person refers these decisions to others for approval:
- Major expenditures, reporter travel outside the region, publication of sensitive investigative stories.
Measures of Success
- Quantity and quality of stories and their impact on digital visits and video views.
The Most Challenging Aspect of This Role
- Guiding quality journalism that connects with digital audiences.
Additional Information
- Sponsorship: This position does not provide immigration sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the U.S. without immigration sponsorship.
- Accommodations: We are committed to an accessible application process. If you need an accommodation to apply, please contact hnpemployment@hearst.com. This email address is for accommodation requests only.
Benefits
We support our employees through personal and professional development and promote physical, financial and emotional wellbeing for employees and their families. Our benefits include:
- Physical Wellbeing: Medical, dental and vision coverage to help keep you and your family healthy.
- Invest for the Future: Competitive retirement plan with a matching program in most markets.
- Generous Paid Time Off: Ample time off, including holidays and vacation.
- Paid Parental Leave: Paid leave to support growing families and new parents.
- Monthly Child & Dependent Care Reimbursement: Financial support for the care of your loved ones.
- Emotional Wellbeing: Mental wellness benefits to support your emotional wellbeing.
- LGBTQ+ & Inclusive Health Services: Inclusive healthcare designed for individual needs.
- Fertility Coverage & Menopause Support: Support throughout different stages of your health and family journey.
- Pet Wellness Reimbursement & Rover Credits: Support to help keep your pets happy and healthy.
- And more: Learn more about additional benefits and details here.