Job
Requirements:
Wanted – a game-changing editor who can spearhead
coverage for a diverse team of reporters and elevate copy for maximum
impact.
Requirements include:
A) Background in public affairs reporting or editing;
B) Experience overseeing major coverage areas, such as public safety, education,
government, politics, the arts;
C) Ability to juggle multiple responsibilities and work in a team environment;
D) An insatiable appetite for the big story. We are a paper that values strong reporting
and good writing, and the editor wehire will have an established record of producing
those stories for page 1. Show me how you’ve taken a B story and made it an A. Give me
an example of digging into a story and not quitting until you hit pay dirt. The editor I want is
curious, persistent, and adaptable. I don’t want someone who knows how to edit the newspaper
of yesterday, but can adapt to today’s readers and reach for tomorrow’s. This isn’t a job for a beginner,
but I want a beginner’s enthusiasm. Mostly I want someone who isn’t afraid to get their hands dirty even
in an office environment.
Position Responsibilities: Direct coverage for a team of seven or
eight reporters who cover a variety of beats or work general
assignment. Team will be expected to produce A1 work on a consistent
basis, and also contribute to other sections. Some night hours can be
expected.
Position Requirements: Bachelor's degree in journalism or related
field required. Three to five years of editing experience needed.
Reporting experience a plus. A general understanding and eagerness to
explore new platforms for news, including TV, radio, digital and
mobile.
Wanted – a game-changing editor who can spearhead
coverage for a diverse team of reporters and elevate copy for maximum
impact.
Requirements include:
A) Background in public affairs reporting or editing;
B) Experience overseeing major coverage areas, such as public safety, education,
government, politics, the arts;
C) Ability to juggle multiple responsibilities and work in a team environment;
D) An insatiable appetite for the big story. We are a paper that values strong reporting
and good writing, and the editor wehire will have an established record of producing
those stories for page 1. Show me how you’ve taken a B story and made it an A. Give me
an example of digging into a story and not quitting until you hit pay dirt. The editor I want is
curious, persistent, and adaptable. I don’t want someone who knows how to edit the newspaper
of yesterday, but can adapt to today’s readers and reach for tomorrow’s. This isn’t a job for a beginner,
but I want a beginner’s enthusiasm. Mostly I want someone who isn’t afraid to get their hands dirty even
in an office environment.
Position Responsibilities: Direct coverage for a team of seven or
eight reporters who cover a variety of beats or work general
assignment. Team will be expected to produce A1 work on a consistent
basis, and also contribute to other sections. Some night hours can be
expected.
Position Requirements: Bachelor's degree in journalism or related
field required. Three to five years of editing experience needed.
Reporting experience a plus. A general understanding and eagerness to
explore new platforms for news, including TV, radio, digital and
mobile.