Features Editor

Description:

Summary:

The Southern California News Group is seeking a digital editor to help guide its features and entertainment coverage, which includes everything from Coachella to Disneyland to the region’s dynamic dining and music scenes. If you’re a strong editor, passionate about digital journalism, committed to innovation and adept at using newsletters to connect with readers, this could be the job for you.

Must reside in Southern California.

What you will do:

• Collaborate with writers and other editors to develop new types of coverage and fresh approaches to existing coverage, with the goal of executing high-interest stories across all platforms

• Oversee several newsletters that target stories on certain topics to interested readers

• Foster a creative, dynamic environment among colleagues that encourages innovation

• Help lead a team of reporters in such content areas as festivals and events, dining or theme parks

• Use analytics to identify new topics for coverage and optimize the audience for stories

• Report to the senior editor for features to collaborate on strategic planning and coverage ideas

• Drive digital innovation by identifying and implementing new storytelling formats, emerging platforms, and multimedia integration to enhance reader engagement

• Multitask, meet deadlines and accurately fact-check information

• Display strong networking and interpersonal skills to build relationships both within the newsroom and the community

What you will bring:

• Proven success using analytics to guide news coverage

• Proficiency in curating and producing newsletters

• Experience employing social media to find story ideas and sources and to promote coverage

• Minimum of five years of professional journalism experience

• Significant experience in a digital role in a news organization

• Ability to edit and write copy in a clear fashion, free of errors and using AP style

• At least two years of experience as a writer on an entertainment or features beat or as an editor supervising such a beat

• Supervisory experience leading a team of writers or digital producers

Benefits and Compensation:

The salary is $70,304 + cell stipend. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to geographic location, education, work experience, time in role, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, the Company offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k, as well as paid time off and select paid holidays (all benefits are based on eligibility). Please click the following link for more detailed information: http://www.mybensite.com/mng

Who we are:

In 2016, the Southern California News Group (SCNG) rapidly became a major U.S. news organization bringing together prominent publications like the Orange County Register and Riverside Press-Enterprise under the MediaNews Group umbrella. SCNG has become the largest news content provider in the five-county Los Angeles metropolitan area, boasting a leading circulation nationwide with 11 daily newspapers and over a dozen community weeklies. Our mission is to connect communities by providing readers with top-notch local news coverage and offering advertisers unparalleled access to a diverse and engaged audience. No matter the distribution vehicle - newspaper, magazine, mobile, online - SCNG's in-depth reporting on local news, politics, sports, and entertainment attracts a highly desirable audience of over 8.1 million adults weekly. This makes SCNG the leading local news provider and an indispensable marketing solution for Southern California advertisers.

“4x Built In Best Places to Work Winner - 2023-2026”  

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. In addition to your resume, please include 2 - 3 samples showcasing your best work.

Closing Date:

• Continuous recruitment until the position is filled

Conditions of Employment: 

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

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