Editor - Round Rock, Pflugerville & Hutto

About the role

Community Impact News reaches two million mailboxes and thousands of inboxes each month. Readers enjoy it as much as they rely on it. If you've built a career in journalism and want to put your stamp on coverage that matters, become an Impacter today.

What you'll do

• Build, maintain, and continually deepen a network of news sources and community contacts.
• Oversee beat coverage as needed, including city councils, school boards, and other public bodies.
• Conduct interviews in person (and occasionally from the desk) across a range of perspectives to ensure accurate, well-rounded reporting.
• Hold yourself and your team to the highest standard of accuracy under deadline pressure.
• Uphold Community Impact's editorial stylebook and AP style across all coverage.
• Represent the company professionally at networking events and external functions.
• Schedule and manage production of editorial content end-to-end.
• Develop and grow reporters into stronger journalists.
• Consistently hit monthly print and daily digital deadlines.
• Master industry-specific software, including content management systems.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed in support of the newsroom.

Qualifications

• College degree — preferably in journalism — or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 2 years of full-time experience with print or digital publication(s); candidates with a deeper track record in reporting and editing will be especially well-suited to the role.
• Demonstrated experience interviewing, writing, editing, guiding other writers, and managing a publication's production cycle.
• Ability to pass the company's writing and copy editing tests.
• First-rate reporting, writing, and editing skills, with a portfolio that reflects consistent quality.
• Proven proficiency across both hard news and feature writing.
• Expert knowledge of AP Style.
• Strong news judgment and a steady instinct for the stories your community actually cares about.
• Comfortable making editorial calls independently and standing behind them.
• Must have access to reliable transportation.

Pay

$63,000 - $73,000 Annually

Schedule

Not specified

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