Jobs in Pflugerville, TX

About The Position

Requirements

• College degree—preferably in journalism—or related coursework
• At least 2 years of full-time experience with print or digital publication(s), or equivalent experience
• Experience in interviewing, writing, editing, overseeing other writers and managing a publication’s production
• Ability to pass the company's writing and copy editing tests
• First-rate reporting, writing and editing skills
• Proficiency writing and editing both hard news and features
• Expert knowledge of AP Style
• Excellent news judgment and ability to generate story ideas
• Must have access to reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire editorial production process for monthly newspaper edition.
• Ensure the production of timely daily digital content for website and newsletter.
• Supervise, coach and lead reporters to ensure work meets company standards within established deadlines.
• Provide recommendations and feedback to the General Manager and Managing Editor regarding hiring, firing and discipline decisions related to Reporters, freelance writers, photographers and interns, as applicable.
• Generate original story ideas and present them at internal planning meetings.
• Investigate, analyze and interpret newsworthy events within the assigned community to produce and write original, engaging and content-appropriate news stories and features.
• Lead ideas for graphics and sidebars for each story.
• Develop, maintain and grow network of news sources and community contacts.
• Oversee beat coverage as needed, including meetings of city councils, school boards or other entities.
• Interview news sources in person (occasionally from the desk) and from a variety of perspectives to ensure accurate reporting.
• Commit to the highest level of accuracy and complete all writing within established deadlines.
• Adhere to Community Impact’s editorial stylebook and AP style guidelines.
• Represent the company in a professional manner at networking events and other external functions.
• Shoot photographs for stories as needed.
• Manage production of editorial content.
• Mentor, manage and grow reporters.
• Hit monthly print and daily digital deadlines.
• Learn industry specific software, including content management systems.
• Comply with other job-related instructions and perform any other duties the Managing Editor, General Manager or any other supervisor(s) consider reasonably related to their primary job responsibilities.

Benefits

• Mileage Reimbursement: $190 monthly stipend for gas, mileage, and tolls.
• Paid Time Off: 112 hours annually
• Paid Holidays: 10 per year, plus an additional paid day off for your birthday
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Additional Coverage: Supplemental insurance options, including Accident and Critical Illness
• Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement and development