Star Local Media is seeking an experienced and driven News Editor to lead our team of reporters in producing high-quality local news coverage. This is a hands-on role involving personnel management as well as reporting duties.
Responsibilities:
- Manage a staff of reporters, providing editing, coaching, story assignments and feedback
- Work closely with reporters to develop engaging story ideas and coverage plans
- Ensure all content meets highest journalistic standards for accuracy, fairness and ethics
- Write and report on a specific beat, producing multiple articles per week
- Edit stories for clarity, voice, structure and AP style
- Manage story budgets and track analytics to optimize content performance
- May help coordinate multimedia content like photos, video and podcasts
- Represent the newsroom at community events and meetings as needed
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or related field
- 3+ years of professional reporting/editing experience, preferably at a local news outlet
- Strong newsgathering, writing and editing skills with expertise in AP style
- Experience managing teams and providing feedback
- Familiarity with content management systems and newsroom technology
- Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities
- Good interpersonal skills to develop sources and staff
- Working knowledge of social media best practices
- Passion for local news and commitment to ethical journalism
Ready to take the first step? Submit your letter of interest and resume to Rick Rogers, president, and publisher of Star Local Media, at rrogers@starlocalmedia.com today.
At Star Local Media, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to apply.