Associate Editor - Grand Rapids, MN

Adams Communications•Grand Rapids, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mesabi Tribune and Grand Rapids Herald Review is seeking a newsroom leader to lead by example, engage with the audience and community, develop compelling content, and work harmoniously with team members. The Associate Editor will head up news reporting for the Mesabi Tribune, organize the six-time weekly printed and e-edition Mesabi Tribune and twice weekly Grand Rapids Herald Review newspaper, and ensure websites are constantly updated. The primary goals are to maintain and increase readership and subscribership, and to help the team continually improve printed publications and digital platforms.

Requirements

Working experience in the journalistic field, preferably with writing background
Strong writing skills and an excellent portfolio
A proven ability to be both self-sufficient and capable of working in a team
Demonstrated news judgement
An eye for detail along with critical thinking
A penchant for organization and multitasking
An understanding and interest in the use of computers and technology
Degree in journalism or related field (preferable but not required)

Nice To Haves

Live in or near Hibbing, Virginia or Grand Rapids and come into the office regularly

Responsibilities

Create and procure must read content for our print and digital offerings
Lead and manage online and print publishing cycles and develop effective planning for both
Plan and execute regular social media postings and other audience engagement efforts
Engage with the community at a wide variety of events, happenings, clubs, meetings, etc.
Help the team develop targeted e-newsletters based on reader interests
Comply with media law and ethical guidelines
Be an effective member of the APG Northern Minnesota leadership team

Benefits

Medical (split between employer and employee)
Dental and vision options (employee paid)
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Term life insurance policy
Paid six major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day)
2 volunteer days
3 floating holidays per year
Accrued paid leave: 3.12 hours per pay period (80 hours) in the first year, increasing to 4.68 hours per pay period (120 hours) after one year
Mileage reimbursement for work-related driving (35 cents per mile)
Monthly sum for use of a smartphone on the job
Discretionary 401K retirement plan match after year's end