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Executive Director
American Society of News Editors

The executive director is responsible for day-to-day management of the American Society of News Editors. She or he reports directly to the elected president of the Society and collaborates with the other elected officers and the board of directors.

The executive director manages seven full-time employees based in Reston, Va., as well as the organization’s relationships with outside counsel, auditors and financial advisors.

Responsibilities include supervision of communications with the Society’s members and the general public, recruitment of members, management of conventions and other meetings and events, and oversight of various initiatives. A current major program is ASNE’s high school journalism initiative, now in its 10th year of serving students, teachers and guidance counselors. Educational webinars, leadership on First Amendment and freedom of information issues, including Sunshine Week, and support of ethnic and racial diversity in newsrooms are other important ASNE initiatives.

ASNE’s membership includes leaders of American newsrooms from online and print as well as leaders from journalism education. Founded in 1922 as the American Society of Newspaper Editors, the organization removed “paper” from its name earlier this year to reflect the structural change in the news industry.

The executive director also supervises operations of the ASNE Foundation, a 501c3. In that role, she or he reports to the president of the foundation and its separate board of directors.
ASNE seeks an experienced manager with a firm grasp of and interest in journalism and the news industry. Pay is commensurate with responsibilities and experience; benefits include health care, life insurance, and 401k contributions plus matching.

How to Apply
The deadline for a letter of application, resume and list of references is July 3, 2009.

Letters should be addressed to:
Executive Director Search
ASNE
11690B Sunrise Valley Drive
Reston, VA 20191

Materials may be e-mailed to ExecutiveSearch@asne.org.