Associate Editor - Grand Rapids, MN

Adams Communications Co•Grand Rapids, MN

2d•$50,000 - $50,001•Hybrid

About The Position

The Mesabi Tribune and Grand Rapids Herald Review is looking for its next newsroom leader who will lead by example, engage with our audience and community on a regular basis, develop and procure content that ensures “must read” status, be organized and efficient, and work harmoniously with other team members in our group of newspapers. As the Associate Editor, you will head up the news reporting for the Mesabi Tribune and organize the six-time weekly printed and e-edition and twice weekly Grand Rapids Herald Review newspaper, while ensuring the websites are constantly updated. The goal for our Associate Editor is to maintain and increase readership and subscribership, and to help the team continually improve our 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

Nice To Haves

Degree in journalism or related field

Responsibilities

Lead by example
Engage with our audience and community on a regular basis
Develop and procure content that ensures “must read” status
Be organized and efficient
Work harmoniously with other team members
Head up the news reporting for the Mesabi Tribune
Organize the six-time weekly printed and e-edition and twice weekly Grand Rapids Herald Review newspaper
Ensure the websites are constantly updated
Maintain and increase readership and subscribership
Help the team continually improve our printed publications and digital platforms
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
Company pays for 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 in the first year (80 hours total), increasing to 4.68 hours per pay period (120 hours total) after one year
Mileage reimbursement at 35 cents per mile for work-related driving
Monthly sum for use of a smartphone on the job
Discretionary match to the 401K retirement plan after year's end