Assistant City Editor

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K & profit sharing

Paid vacation and sick leave

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A leading news organization in Little Rock, AR is seeking an experienced Assistant City Editor to lead a team of reporters. Ideal candidates will have at least five years in journalism, a proven digital-first approach, and strong leadership skills. This role requires delivering high-quality content that holds powerful individuals accountable. Benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and 401K. Apply by emailing your cover letter and resume.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience as a journalist.
• Proven track record in a digital-first environment.
• Ability to deliver high-level, air-tight content.
• Demonstrated knowledge of FOIA law and AP style.
• Background in leadership and management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of reporters to produce compelling journalism.
• Drive excellence in coverage and ensure impactful storytelling.
• Collaborate with digital teams for optimal reader experience.

Skills

Delivering high-impact journalism

Fluent in AP style

Multimedia proficiency

Team management

Strong grammar and sentence structure

Innovative storytelling

Job description

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The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette is seeking a dedicated, detailed journalist to be an assistant city editor for the state’s leading news source. We want an editor who knows what it takes to be a successful reporter, who knows how to problem-solve and how to drive excellence in all that we do. You’ll lead a team of reporters and be key to pushing our effort to hold powerful people to account and develop our staff to be among the best in the country.

This institution has a long, rich history of groundbreaking journalism in Arkansas. We are committed to serving the people of our state by providing reporting that informs and enlightens, every day, all the time. We expect to lead the state in delivering the stories that matter. We expect excellence in all that we do.

We are not looking for people who’ve always wanted to give journalism a try. We are looking for professionals, for people with a proven track record, who know how to ensure copy is air‑tight, compellingly written and free from error. If you match that description, we want to hear from you.

What we’re looking for:

• Experienced in delivering high‑impact journalism in a fast‑paced environment
• Driven by the sense of urgency needed in a digital‑first environment
• Competitive, inspired by the challenges posed by a vibrant metro news market
• Adept in multimedia and able to use all available platforms effectively
• Able to seamlessly work with digital teams to ensure the best possible reader experience
• Fluent in AP style
• Skilled in spotting holes in stories and helping reporters produce unassailable copy
• Organized and able to manage a team of reporters to ensure maximum productivity
• Knowledgeable in running a beat and finding the big stories others miss
• Proficient in grammar and sentence structure and consistently able to deliver clean, tight copy
• Innovative in getting to stories and presenting them effectively on all platforms

Qualifications:

• Have worked at least five years as a journalist
• Have a proven record of performance in a digital‑first environment
• Have demonstrated an ability to deliver high‑level, air‑tight content
• Have work samples demonstrating an ability to produce strong, tightly written copy
• Have demonstrated knowledge of FOIA law and AP style
• Have a background in leadership and management

Benefits:

• 401K & profit sharing
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid holiday and floating holiday
• Paid personal day
• Paid parental leave
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, disability, and accident insurance
• Critical illness and hospital indemnity coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Behavior program

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Applicants must pass a drug screening, undergo motor vehicle record checks, and complete a background check.

To apply, email Executive Editor Lee Wolverton at [e-mail]. Send a cover letter, resume and your three best work samples (as either pdf’s or text in body of email) demonstrating the traits outlined in the job description. The subject line should read: Assistant City Editor.

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