MediaNews Group · 2 weeks ago
Assistant Editor
Pottsville, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expMediaNews Group is seeking an experienced journalist for the role of Assistant Editor at The Republican Herald in Pottsville, PA. The successful candidate will edit daily and longer-term stories for the newspaper's website and print editions, coordinating news coverage and supervising a team of reporters while producing compelling content.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate and edit news coverage from Pottsville, PA, and MediaNews Group’s Northeast Pennsylvania publications
Organize and edit news and feature stories to produce consistent and well-written coverage
This editor must be flexible to work weekends and holidays on a rotational basis as well as odd hours if necessary or if news requires
Work closely with editors in adjacent markets on broader and locally compelling regional content
Has solid command of language, AP style and legal standards of journalism
Produce urgent and compelling hyper-local and regional content
Direct reporters through breaking news situations and post accurate stories online quickly
Supervises a team of reporters in Pottsville and fills in on the regional news desks as required, editing and proofing stories and pages
Qualification
Required
3-5 years editing experience at a newspaper or media outlet required
A genuine enthusiasm for community news and accountability journalism
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required
Has solid command of language, AP style and legal standards of journalism
Produce urgent and compelling hyper-local and regional content
Direct reporters through breaking news situations and post accurate stories online quickly
Supervises a team of reporters in Pottsville and fills in on the regional news desks as required, editing and proofing stories and pages
Understanding of the imperatives of emerging and existing platforms, including web, mobile and print
Strong editing, writing, organizational and story structure skills
Coordinate and edit news coverage from Pottsville, PA, and MediaNews Group's Northeast Pennsylvania publications
Organize and edit news and feature stories to produce consistent and well-written coverage
This editor must be flexible to work weekends and holidays on a rotational basis as well as odd hours if necessary or if news requires
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
Existing contacts/relationships within the defined market is helpful but not necessary
Relevant experience in news editing, reporting and writing, using social media, creating enterprising content
Company
MediaNews Group
MediaNews Group is in local, multi-platform news and information.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Steve Rossi
Retired as President & CEO
Daniel S. Scofield
COO & CFO Southern California News Group
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