Editor

About the role

The Sky-Hi News is seeking an editor to lead its small newsroom. The ideal candidate will be a leader and a planner who knows how to strategize and execute a wide variety of content from in-depth features to concise breaking news updates working collaboratively with writers, designers and editors on coverage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a reporter, community contributors and freelancers
• Edit stories for clarity, accuracy, readability, content, style and grammar for the newspaper, website and magazines
• Lead planning and oversee execution of a multiplatform content strategy that drives audience engagement
• Assist designers in planning for and production of newspaper, magazines and special projects
• Demonstrate sound editorial judgment, including an understanding of institutional guidelines on ethics, tone and subject matter
• Move quickly and be flexible in a changing, fast-paced digital environment
• Build strong community connections through personal interaction

Qualifications

• 5+ years of newsroom experience
• Management experience, with team development, organizational and planning skills
• Experience with content management systems, including WordPress
• Knowledge of AP style and InDesign
• Understanding of digital distribution and analytics
• Availability to work some nights and weekends
• Must have a current drivers license or the ability to get one

Pay

$70,000-$80,000 annually DOE

Schedule

Not specified

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance after 60 days of employment
• $500 Recreation Bonus after 6 months
• 401k Plan after 1 year