It's a great job for those who are organized and love working with writers. by Wm. Steven Humphrey Whoopee-doo, great news: The Portland Mercury continues to grow like gang-busters, and we're hiring a MANAGING EDITOR to join our sma rt, scrappy, kick-ass editorial team. Are YOU an organized person, with newsroom and preferably managerial experience (or perhaps its someone you know)? Then check out the following job posting—apply online, and applications are due by January 14, 2026! Title: Managing Editor Reports to: Editor in Chief Salary: $95K-$105K Application deadline: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 The Portland Mercury—a scrappy, independent, alternative source of news and information located in Portland, Oregon—is looking for a smart, dedicated Managing Editor to help oversee day-to-day operations in our editorial department, which is committed to bringing top-notch news and culture reporting to our community, amplifying underrepresented voices, and showing the city a good time.  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. Requirements Ideally, we’d like applicants to possess the following:  • Three-plus years of journalism and/or editorial department experience—managerial experience is a definite plus.• Demonstrated writing, editing, and proofreading skills.• Superb organizational skills, including the ability to regularly meet or exceed deadlines.• The ability to juggle multiple deadlines while keeping a cool head and maintaining a positive attitude.• Demonstrable mediation skills, with expertise in problem solving, bringing creative ideas to the table, and the ability to work effectively with managers from other departments and divisions. Preferred qualifications • Having a fun, can-do attitude and being able to exhibit editorial flair.• Possessing an inspiring, positive personality that can bring out the best in employees.• A working knowledge of Portland, and what makes it so special.• A love for progressive politics, and uplifting underrepresented communities. And there's more where that came from: Read more about this great job opportunity and APPLY HERE. And spread the word if you think someone you know would be the perfect fit!  ...read more read less