Multiplatform Editor (Nights, Temporary)

Boston Globe Media Partners • Boston, MA

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About The Position

The Boston Globe multiplatform editor is a versatile journalist who specializes in the production of print and digital publishing. The editor is a key contributor in the daily editing process including copy editing and the design of print pages. The editor will work on a diverse array of stories and sections and will be responsible for aspects of print production including; story selection, headline writing and editing, copy editing, photo selections and page layout and design. This is a temporary position. The days and hours for this role are: Sunday through Thursday 3:30 pm-11:30 pm.

Requirements

• At least five years of experience as a journalist on a production, copy desk or design desk.
• A bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field, plus daily newspaper design experience, is preferred.
• Comfort working individually as well as on multiple teams on deadline and ability to balance short-term and long-term projects.
• Excellent copy editing skills.
• Superior print page design and layout skills.
• Desire to learn new skills and adapt quickly to newsroom needs.
• Superior communications skills.
• Keen instincts for newspaper writing, visual communication and storytelling.
• Being able to meet deadlines and prioritize work effectively.
• Design experience with a good command of typography, illustration and web publishing.
• Able to concisely summarize news in headlines and decks.
• Facility with using and learning new content management systems.
• Skilled at multitasking and juggling multiple, fast-moving storylines at once.
• Comfort working with infographics.
• Experience applying tags, taxonomies, and other basic story metadata.
• A team player who thrives working in a group setting.
• Experience or willingness to learn the Methodé (CMS), Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Deadlines are strictly adhered to and efficient page production is a must.
• A willingness to adapt and be audience focused, with a curious mindset and a commitment to creating an inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

• The last line of defense for stories, the final marker before a piece is published online or slotted for the paper.
• Superior editor for copy, grammar, style, and ethical considerations.
• Excel at headline writing, photo selection, page design and application of basic metadata to a story.
• Able to independently prioritize tasks, knowing when to pivot for breaking news and when to clear out time to dig in on an enterprise project.
• Be detail-oriented, solution-oriented, and think on your feet.
• Evaluate stories and space for visual and presentation possibilities.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, or holidays.
• Understand how all these pieces fit together to represent The Boston Globe each and every day.
• Works collaboratively and understands how to work as part of a tight-knit unit that publishes the Globe's stories day and night.
• Excellent multitasker, able to handle multiple stories about a wide variety of topics each day under deadline pressure.
• Enhance stories through graphics, maps, data visualization, and other creative forms of storytelling.
• Build assigned print presentations for a variety of newsroom daily and weekly sections.
• Adheres to, and is accountable for, all aspects of approved editorial and production standards.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• This position is a union position covered by a collective bargaining agreement with the Boston Newspaper Guild.
• The BGMP office is located in downtown Boston, near Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market, and is easily accessible by MBTA and commuter rail lines.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree