Assistant Editor

Summary:

The Republican Herald in Pottsville, PA., seeks an experienced journalist to serve as Assistant Editor, editing daily and longer-term stories for the newspaper's website and print editions.

We're looking for someone who can remain calm and collected — and make smart decisions — in high-stress, deadline situations. This editor will also continue daily and long-term content for print and digital editions. Come join our team!

Though most team members currently work from home, the person hired for this position would be expected to relocate to Schuylkill County without relocation assistance.

What you will do:

• 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

What you will bring:

• 3-5  years editing experience at a newspaper or media outlet required

• A genuine enthusiasm for community news and accountability journalism

• 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

• Strong editing, writing, organizational and story structure skills

• Understanding of the imperatives of emerging and existing platforms, including web, mobile and print

• Bachelor's degree preferred

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required

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Who we are:

The Republican Herald, a subsidiary of MediaNews Group, publishes seven days a week, 365 days a year from Pottsville, PA., covering Schuylkill County and portions of Berks and Dauphin counties.

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EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

How To Apply:

• Please submit an online application along with your resume for this position here

Closing Date:

• Continuous recruitment until the position is filled

Conditions of Employment: 

• A full pre-employment background check and MVR will be conducted as part of the selection process. Must be willing to submit and pass the necessary required checks

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation

• Travel – This position entails occasional driving for work assignments, training sessions, and/or meetings. The employee will be responsible for transporting themselves between different sites as needed

• This position entails occasional in-person training sessions and/or meetings. The employee will be responsible for transporting themselves to the site

• Must be available for shift work. May be required to work various hours for coverage outside of normal business hours

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