News Editor

Lee Enterprises • Glens Falls, NY

2d • $60,000 - $60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

News Editor – The Post-Star
The Post-Star in Glens Falls, New York, is seeking a talented, news-savvy editor to manage the editing and publication of the news outlet’s print and e-editions.
The news editor will track down news, coordinate with the executive editor to assign stories, edit copy, and manage the digital and print publications of the paper. The Post-Star produces three print editions each week as well as four e-editions on non-print days.
The ideal candidate will have an innate sense for what’s newsworthy and be able to manage a team of dedicated journalists with daily story deadlines.
This is a perfect role for a journalist looking to expand their knowledge of the editorial process, or those passionate about supporting community-oriented journalism in New York’s North Country.
Lee Enterprises is a major subscription and advertising platform and a leading provider of local news and information, with daily newspapers, rapidly growing digital products and nearly 350 weekly and specialty publications serving 72 markets in 25 states. Our core commitment is to provide valuable, intensely local news and information to the communities we serve.
Lee Enterprises is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting and retaining a workforce whose diversity reflects the communities we serve. Lee embraces change, and we recognize that we must create and maintain a culture of fervent inclusion. For more information about Lee, check us out at www.lee.net.
We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field
• experience with content management systems and social media
• Include a cover letter, resume and at least two news-related writing samples.

Nice To Haves

• An understanding of AP style and video production

Responsibilities

• manage the editing and publication of the news outlet’s print and e-editions
• track down news
• coordinate with the executive editor to assign stories
• edit copy
• manage the digital and print publications of the paper
• manage a team of dedicated journalists with daily story deadlines

Benefits

• Lee Enterprises offers competitive wages in a dynamic, interesting work environment with career growth opportunities.
• We offer an extensive benefit program that can be personalized to your needs.
• Our benefit program includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company provided life insurance and supplemental life insurance.
• In addition, we offer a 401K retirement plan with company match.
• We also offer generous paid time off to allow the flexibility to balance personal life and work.
• This includes paid parental leave for new parents.

What This Job Offers

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