Editor

Date Posted	July 11, 2024
Industry	Newspapers
Specialty	Editorial
Required Education	Bachelor's Degree
Job Status	Full-time

Description:

Are you passionate about storytelling, journalism, and making an impact in your community?

Join our team in sunny Yuma, Arizona as the Editor, where you'll lead a talented team of reporters to produce compelling, informative content for our readers.

Responsibilities:

1. Editorial Leadership: Lead the editorial team in planning, assigning, and producing content that engages and informs our audience.

2. Content Curation: Oversee the selection and editing of articles, features, and opinion pieces to ensure quality and relevance.

3. Newsroom Management: Manage day-to-day operations of the newsroom, including scheduling, content budgeting, and resource allocation.

4. Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, including advertising, marketing, and subscriber services to align content with organizational goals.

5. Community Engagement: Foster relationships with readers, community leaders, and stakeholders to better understand local issues and perspectives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in journalism, with at least 2 years in an editorial leadership role.
• Strong editorial judgment and news sense, with a keen eye for storytelling and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Proficiency in digital media tools and platforms, including content management systems and social media.

Why Join Us:

• Make a difference: Contribute to the vital role of journalism in informing and empowering our community.
• Develop your skills and career in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Join a supportive team that values creativity, integrity, and innovation.
• Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Life and AD&D, Long Term Disability, 401K,

TO APPLY:

If you're ready to be part of a dedicated team committed to quality journalism, we want to hear from you. 

Please submit your resume, cover letter, salary requirements, up to 10 samples of your work (including 3 opinion pieces written about local stories) to publisher@yumasun.com.