Community Newspaper Editor

Date Posted	August 29, 2025
Industry	Newspapers
Specialty	Not Specified
Required Education	Bachelor's Degree
Telecommute?	Hybrid
Job Status	Part-time
Salary	Not Specified

Description:

The Wayland Post is a nonprofit, community-focused newspaper dedicated to delivering fact-based, high-quality journalism to the residents of Wayland, Massachusetts, and surrounding towns. We combine local reporting with an innovative business model that blends nonprofit funding and commercial advertising to sustain local news. Our mission is to inform, engage, and strengthen our community.

Role Description

The Wayland Post is seeking a detail-oriented and mission-driven Community Newspaper Editor for a part-time remote role. You will be responsible for managing editorial content from assignment to publication, editing stories for accuracy and clarity, and ensuring the paper maintains its high standards of fact-based journalism. This role also includes coordinating with reporters, freelance writers, and community contributors, as well as helping shape editorial strategy to expand readership and community impact.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a central role in sustaining local journalism while enjoying flexible hours and remote work.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit, fact-check, and proofread articles to ensure accuracy, fairness, and adherence to AP Style.

• Assign stories and work closely with reporters, freelancers, and contributors.

• Maintain and manage the editorial calendar to meet publication deadlines.

• Uphold editorial standards and ensure balanced, fact-based coverage of local issues.

• Collaborate with designers and production staff to ensure timely layout and distribution.

• Contribute to developing long-term editorial strategies, including coverage priorities.

• Engage with the community to identify story opportunities and foster trust in local journalism.

Qualifications

• Strong editing and writing skills with demonstrated knowledge of AP Style.

• Proven ability to manage multiple stories and deadlines simultaneously.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Experience managing reporters or freelancers preferred.

• A self-starter with a commitment to fact-based, ethical journalism.

• Prior experience in community or local journalism is highly valued.

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, English, or a related field is a plus.

Compensation & Hours

• Part-time hours with flexible scheduling.

• Competitive pay based on experience.

How to Apply

Send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your editorial experience and interest in local journalism to info@waylandpost.org.