Last Call: The Mercury Is Hiring a Managing Editor!

"This position will primarily focus on assisting the editor-in-chief (EIC) with the execution of the Mercury's vision, including managing workflow and the editorial budget, supporting staff with daily practical needs, organizing production flow of print products, handling internal issues and performance assessments, while also assisting with editing and proofreading. The position also includes many opportunities for general assignment reporting and writing."

"The Managing Editor role carries supervisory authority-including hiring, performance management, and addressing staff concerns-in partnership with the EIC. They will supervise select section editors, assist and work alongside unionized staff, and coordinate with the production team to produce a monthly print product. This position plays a key leadership role in onboarding, and cross-departmental operations. This position requires excellent, proven leadership abilities, strong editorial expertise, superb mediation and organizational skills, and-this is important- a great sense of humor."

The Portland Mercury is hiring a Managing Editor in Portland, Oregon, with a salary range of $95K–$105K; applications are due January 14, 2026. The role assists the editor-in-chief with executing the Mercury’s vision, managing workflow and the editorial budget, supporting staff, organizing print production flow, and performing editing and proofreading. The position includes opportunities for general assignment reporting and writing. The Managing Editor carries supervisory authority including hiring, performance management, and addressing staff concerns; they will supervise select section editors and work alongside unionized staff. The role coordinates with production for a monthly print product, leads onboarding, and requires leadership, editorial expertise, mediation, organizational skills, and a sense of humor.

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