Editor - Tomball/Magnolia/Conroe
$58,000–$73,000 year
On-siteJersey Village, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Manage the entire editorial production process for monthly newspaper editions and oversee beat coverage, including city council meetings and school board sessions. Supervise and coach reporters to ensure work meets company standards within established deadlines while generating original story ideas and presenting them at internal planning meetings. Interview news sources in person and from various perspectives to produce accurate, engaging news stories and features that adhere to AP style guidelines. Develop and maintain a network of community contacts, shoot photographs for stories as needed, and lead ideas for graphics and sidebars. Hit monthly print and daily digital deadlines while mentoring the reporting team.
Required Qualifications
- College degree—preferably in journalism—or related coursework
- At least 2 years of full-time experience with print or digital publication(s), or equivalent experience
- Experience in interviewing, writing, editing, overseeing other writers and managing a publication's production
- Ability to pass the company's writing and copy editing tests
- First-rate reporting, writing and editing skills
- Proficiency writing and editing both hard news and features
- Expert knowledge of AP Style
- Excellent news judgment and ability to generate story ideas
- Must have access to reliable transportation
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