Community Editor
About The Position
LINK Media is looking for a Community Editor who will be r esponsible for the day-to-day editorial leadership and execution of reporting across LINK nky and CityBeat . This role manages reporters at both publications, sets daily coverage priorities, assigns stories, and ensures consistent editorial quality and workflow. The Community Editor serves as the primary editor for daily content and is responsible for compiling and editing all print products, including weekly and bi-weekly editions, Super Issues and CityBeat special editions. Salary: $55,000-$65,000 per year, plus benefits
Requirements
- Prior experience in newsroom editing or editorial leadership.
- Strong editing skills with the ability to work quickly while maintaining accuracy and quality.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple reporters, deadlines, and publication schedules simultaneously.
- Strong news judgment and understanding of local journalism, including government, community, and culture coverage.
- Comfort working across digital and print platforms.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage and supervise reporters at LINK nky and CityBeat, providing clear direction, feedback, and support.
- Run daily editorial meetings , establish coverage priorities, and make daily assignments.
- Serve as the first editor on all reported content from both publications, ensuring accuracy, clarity, tone, and alignment with editorial standards.
- Coordinate coverage across beats to ensure balanced, comprehensive reporting and avoid duplication.
- Compile, edit, and organize all content for: Weekly LINK Reader and bi-weekly CityBeat print editions Super Issues CityBeat special editions
- Work closely with the Executive Editor on editorial planning , major projects, and publication calendars.
- Ensure deadlines are met across digital and print workflows.
- Collaborate with Senior Digital Editor to align written content with video, social, and audience priorities.
- Uphold LINK Media’s standards for public-interest journalism, community representation, and editorial integrity.
Benefits
- Full benefits package - medical, dental, vision and life
- PTO and paid holidays
- All the equipment you need to do your job
- Training and support on CityBeat's internal style and our culture
- A giant newsroom full of tiny desks in beautiful downtown Covington, KY
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
