Editor - South Marion Citizen at Landmark Community Newspapers Dunnellon, FL
Editor South Marion Citizen and West Marion MessengerDunnellon, FloridaThe South Marion Citizen and West Marion Messenger, divisions of Landmark Community Newspapers, is seeking an Editor.
The Editor is responsible for the overall photography, writing, editing and layout of the two weekly newspapers.
The Editor must set the agenda for community news coverage by deciding what the reporting priorities should be.
The newspaper must carry hard news, local features, local sports, and social/lifestyle news relevant to the community.
This full-time position is exempt and reports to the Weeklies Regional Manager.
The South Marion Citizen office is located in Dunnellon, Florida, approximately 1 hour northwest of Orlando and 1 hour north of Tampa.
The South Marion Citizen offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and paid time off benefits to full-time employees.
The newspaper can be found online at www.
smcitizen.
com.
Qualifications:
Degree in journalism with editorial background or equivalent experienceWorking knowledge of overall newspaper production processesEffective communication skillsUnderstanding of journalistic ethics and legal/libel knowledgeStrong editing, writing, designing and pagination skills Proficiency in InDesign and Adobe Photoshop, as well as Microsoft Word and Excel (spreadsheets) is preferredEffective time management and organizational skillsReliable transportation and valid driver's license Ability to work some nights and weekends to cover events
Essential Functions:
Write stories and editorials, edit copy, take photographs and paginate news pagesProvide adequate stories and photographs for each issue and special sectionOversee and direct staff and stringers to provide the best quality stories while staying within set budgetAchieve the desired business results of the companyWork with Weeklies Manager to provide vision, skill development direction, coaching and leadership to newspaper staff to accomplish strategic and business objectives of the companyHelp to prepare, implement and operate within an annual strategic plan to accomplish product and service improvement and grow audienceActively participate in various community functions and events and take a leadership role in the community.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The Editor is responsible for the overall photography, writing, editing and layout of the two weekly newspapers.
The Editor must set the agenda for community news coverage by deciding what the reporting priorities should be.
The newspaper must carry hard news, local features, local sports, and social/lifestyle news relevant to the community.
This full-time position is exempt and reports to the Weeklies Regional Manager.
The South Marion Citizen office is located in Dunnellon, Florida, approximately 1 hour northwest of Orlando and 1 hour north of Tampa.
The South Marion Citizen offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and paid time off benefits to full-time employees.
The newspaper can be found online at www.
smcitizen.
com.
Qualifications:
Degree in journalism with editorial background or equivalent experienceWorking knowledge of overall newspaper production processesEffective communication skillsUnderstanding of journalistic ethics and legal/libel knowledgeStrong editing, writing, designing and pagination skills Proficiency in InDesign and Adobe Photoshop, as well as Microsoft Word and Excel (spreadsheets) is preferredEffective time management and organizational skillsReliable transportation and valid driver's license Ability to work some nights and weekends to cover events
Essential Functions:
Write stories and editorials, edit copy, take photographs and paginate news pagesProvide adequate stories and photographs for each issue and special sectionOversee and direct staff and stringers to provide the best quality stories while staying within set budgetAchieve the desired business results of the companyWork with Weeklies Manager to provide vision, skill development direction, coaching and leadership to newspaper staff to accomplish strategic and business objectives of the companyHelp to prepare, implement and operate within an annual strategic plan to accomplish product and service improvement and grow audienceActively participate in various community functions and events and take a leadership role in the community.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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