News Editor

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person