Assistant Editor

MediaNews Group • Pottsville, PA

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About The Position

The Republican Herald in Pottsville, PA., seeks an experienced journalist to serve as Assistant Editor, editing daily and longer-term stories for the newspaper's website and print editions. We're looking for someone who can remain calm and collected — and make smart decisions — in high-stress, deadline situations. This editor will also continue daily and long-term content for print and digital editions. Come join our team! Though most journalists currently work from home, the person hired for this position would be expected to relocate to Schuylkill County.

Requirements

• 3-5 years editing experience at a newspaper or media outlet required
• A genuine enthusiasm for community news and accountability journalism
• Relevant experience in news editing, reporting and writing, using social media, creating enterprising content
• Strong editing, writing, organizational and story structure skills
• Understanding of the imperatives of emerging and existing platforms, including web, mobile and print
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required

Nice To Haves

• Existing contacts/relationships within the defined market is helpful but not necessary

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and edit news coverage from Pottsville, PA, and MediaNews Group’s Northeast Pennsylvania publications
• Organize and edit news and feature stories to produce consistent and well-written coverage.
• This editor must be flexible to work weekends and holidays on a rotational basis as well as odd hours if necessary or if news requires
• Work closely with editors in adjacent markets on broader and locally compelling regional content
• Has solid command of language, AP style and legal standards of journalism
• Produce urgent and compelling hyper-local and regional content
• Direct reporters through breaking news situations and post accurate stories online quickly
• Supervises a team of reporters in Pottsville and fills in on the regional news desks as required, editing and proofing stories and pages

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees