News Editor

Date Posted	August 28, 2026
Industry	Newspapers
Specialty	Not Specified
Required Education	Bachelor's Degree
Remote / Telecommute	Hybrid
Job Status	Full-time
Salary	68,000.00 - 78,000.00

Description:

The News Editor will oversee editing and production and provide assignment and other support for The Gazette

and assist editors at other Clarity publications.  Additional duties may be assigned pending operational needs.

The News Editor’s work schedule may include early mornings, nights and weekends.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

•        Oversee editing and overall workflow and production and coordinate with other Clarity editing operations as warranted.
•         Assign stored visuals and other content as needed and work with reporters and other journalists in producing credible and compelling journalism.  
•     Write and develop stories as needed.
•         Ensure that all Clarity journalism standards are followed, including accuracy, fairness and style.
•         Oversee planning and production of content and workflow.
•         Consistently meet deadlines.
•         Assist in production duties as assigned or warranted, such as updating content in inCopy and inDesign.
•         Serve as liaison for customers and other community feedback.
•         Supervise reporters, producers and other news employees as assigned.
•         Assist in budgeting and other personnel duties.

Other Duties: 

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

 Minimum Education & Work Experience Requirements: 

•          Bachelor’s degree. 
•         At least 10 years of daily news editing experience is preferred.
•         Proficiency in editing and assigning.
•         Management experience.
•         Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.
•         Knowledge of libel law and other legal issues.

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk for long periods of time.    

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by most people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements. Scheduling flexibility is required to accommodate changing business needs.

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