Editor

Adams Communications Co • Dundalk, MD

5d • $35,000 - $43,888 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Avenue News is seeking an editor to manage its weekly newspaper in Essex, Maryland. This role involves being the sole journalist, responsible for producing stories and photos, collaborating with page designers, and publishing content daily to the newspaper's website. The editor will be part of a supportive group of editors managing multiple newspapers within Adams MultiMedia Chesapeake, working from the Dundalk office alongside the editor of The Dundalk Eagle. This position is ideal for someone passionate about journalism looking to advance their career in a competitive, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is accurate, technically skilled, adaptable, a team player with a positive attitude, and capable of managing multiple tasks, meeting deadlines, and staying calm under pressure. Responsibilities include ensuring digital readiness of stories and balancing the demands of both digital and print journalism, while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. The community of Essex offers proximity to the Chesapeake Bay and is within reach of major cities like Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia. Adams MultiMedia values its associates as its most important assets and emphasizes teamwork, integrity, and quality production. The company provides career mentoring and regular feedback.

Requirements

• Passionate about journalism
• Creative
• Highly technical
• Driven to flourish in a competitive, fast-paced environment
• Fiercely accurate
• Desire to leverage knowledge, skills, and abilities to share news stories
• Nimble, with the ability to pivot in an ever-changing workflow
• Team player with a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Serious about maintaining a good balance between work and life

Responsibilities

• Run the weekly newspaper
• Produce stories and photos
• Work with page designers to produce the weekly newspaper
• Post daily to the newspaper's website
• Ensure stories are ready for immediate digital posting
• Juggle the demands of digital and print journalism

Benefits

• Comprehensive health plans
• Personal time off
• Discretionary retirement contributions
• Career mentoring
• Regular feedback on your work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed