Editor

Western News & Info • Cottonwood, AZ

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The Editor is responsible for managing the editorial process of a publication by reviewing, editing, and refining content submitted by writers, ensuring it meets the publication's standards for accuracy, style, and clarity. The Verde Independent is seeking a motivated, community-minded editor to help lead our newsroom in pursuing impactful local journalism. The Verde Independent publishing two days a week will include town government, politics, schools, housing, economic development, environment and health, sports, arts and entertainment Kudos the good life covering Sedona weekly, local institutions, everyday local businesses, people, and places. Candidates invited for an interview will be required to take a copy-editing test. Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop is an advantage. The person selected for this position will be expected to design news pages.

Requirements

• A collaborative leadership style, with the ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• Full-time on-site – this not a remote position
• Knowledge of Google Docs, InDesign, related editorial, design, and content management
• Project management skills to meet deadlines and manage multiple assignments
• Knowledge of design concepts, Ability to use computer design software, understanding of print production processes and typography, and Ability to meet newspaper publication deadlines
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or related field (required)
• Min. of Three Years Experience as an Editor

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan, assign, and execute timely and comprehensive local news coverage using staff, freelancers, interns, and volunteers to meet journalistic standards and deadlines.
• Create visually appealing layouts for print and digital publications
• Choose and edit images, typography, and graphics
• Choose photo sizes and headline sizes
• Decide what articles will go on which pages and where on the page
• Optimize content with relevant keywords and meta descriptions to improve search engine visibility.
• Promote published content through social media channels.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• New Hire PTO Perk
• Company-sponsored health insurance plans (Health, Vision, Dental, Disability, and Bridge coverage)
• Paid Vacations
• 401k
• EOE

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level