Community Editor Eden Prairie MN
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Eden Prairie, MN - USA
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Job Summary
JOB TITLE: Community Editor -Sun Sailor
OVERVIEW OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES - The Community Editor is the key staff member in handling day-to-day reporting editing and story selection copy editing proofing design and pagination of the newspaper including special or niche publications as required. The position assists in choosing content and determining story and graphics placements for the news and features sections and oversees their overall design. The Community Editor must demonstrate extraordinary news judgment in choosing stories and advising in the placement of local stories working with the managing editor.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor or other 4-year degree in journalism or a related field or equivalent.Strong planning orientation. Professional proficiency in reading writing and speaking English. Valid drivers license and proof of insurance. Basic literacy in computer software including word processing and Internet browsing/research. Thorough familiarity with AP Style and local modifications. Familiarity with InDesign and Blox. Knowledge of current design trends and advancements.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS -Previous experience as a reporter; demonstrated growth and progressive responsibilities as a reporter.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS -
- Interact successfully with others in a business setting especially working effectively with reporters and other editors.
- Work collaboratively in a team environment to meet customer needs including effective interdepartmental relationships with the Advertising Circulation Business and Production departments.
- Work successfully with others in a busy deadline-driven environment.
- Maintain regular attendance.
- Copy edit stories and proof pages for accuracy fairness completeness grammar style syntax organization and clarity on deadline.
- Write clear and effective headlines decks subheads call-out quotations and cutlines.
- Design for clarity and maximum visual impact on deadline.
- Meet and enforce multiple deadlines.
- Make quick confident informed decisions act promptly and follow through effectively.
- Be familiar with current libel copyright public access and open meeting regulations.
- Have familiarity with the community its history its issues and leading personalities.
- Manage time effectively.
Essential functions:
- A culture of collaboration and empowerment is maintained.
- Employees know what is expected of them.
- Issues affecting work performance are addressed and resolved.
- Two-way communication occurs by listening and by providing useful information.
- Company policies are followed and enforced
WORK ENVIRONMENT - The newsroom is an intense demanding environment that requires steady leadership skills and consistent focus.
- The Community Editor should maintain a calm objective and professional demeanor in adverse or emergency situations.
- The Community Editor must cordially handle inquiries or observations from the public including angry responses.
- The Community Editor will treat all other newsroom workers with dignity and respect while defining and enforcing expectations.
SCHEDULE - Hourly. Typically 37.5 hours per week that may include night or weekend work as required. Days may begin early and end late depending on reporting and production requirements.
BENEFITS: Adams MultiMedia offers medical dental vision paid time off short & long-term disability. We offer a competitive pay structure that includes a base salary. We offer a flexible work-environment and an outstanding support system.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.
