| Date Posted | November 03, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Industry | Newspapers |
| Specialty | Not Specified |
| Required Education | Bachelor's Degree |
| Remote / Telecommute | Hybrid |
| Job Status | Full-time |
| Salary | $40,000-$53,000 |
Description:
The Sun Chronicle is seeking a full-time, self-motivated news editor to join our award-winning editorial staff. Our employees believe in our tradition of high-quality editing, design and reporting that highlights the people, places and institutions within our 10-community circulation area – Attleboro, North Attleboro, Foxboro, Mansfield, Norton, Norfolk, Plainville, Rehoboth, Seekonk and Wrentham. If you’re passionate about sharing their stories to both our print and digital audiences, consider joining us.
Expected time commitment: 40 hours a week. Expected shift is 2-10 p.m., Monday-Friday
This is a remote position that will at times require travel to our office in Attleboro, Mass.
Job responsibilities will include:
- Developing ideas and assigning stories for and to our talented reporters and correspondents, and working with them to see stories through to completion
- Editing copy from reporters on a variety of local topics and subjects on tight deadlines, ensuring adherence to AP style, grammar and clarity
- Creating engaging page layouts – from headlines to cutlines – of both local news and feature sections on a daily basis
- Compiling listings, including local entertainment and business news, for weekly sections
- Writing stories, when needed
The right candidate for this position will have the following requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, mass communication or related field
- At least five years of demonstrated news judgment and knowledge about our 10-community circulation area
- At least three years of full-time experience editing for a daily or weekly print or digital news publication
- Prior experience with Adobe InDesign paginating for a daily or weekly print or digital news publication, and at least three examples of pages designed
- Excellent written and oral communication and organization skills
- Excellent attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency using computers, content management systems, social media, and Adobe InDesign
- Must have a valid driver’s license, as well as a smartphone
- Must be motivated and able to work independently
- Must be flexible with hours
Salary range: $40,000-$53,000 a year
The Sun Chronicle offers medical, dental and vision benefits, and a 401k plan.
Candidates should email their cover letter, resume and two to three writing samples to Managing Editor Jessica Zandan at jzandan@thesunchronicle.com.
The Sun Chronicle is an equal opportunity employer.
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