Assistant Editor

Southeast Iowa Union; Mount Airy (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

PTO with accrual starting on day one

Company holidays

401(k) with matching

Job summary

Adams MultiMedia’s Mount Airy newsroom seeks an Assistant Editor for The Mount Airy News. You will work with the Regional Editor to oversee editorial content and ensure high-quality reporting for Mount Airy and Surry County.

You will report on government, education, business, and events, write and edit stories, and collaborate across publications as needed. A Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field is preferred and strong clips are encouraged for newer graduates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Journalism, Communications, or related field.
• Strong writing and editing skills with attention to detail.
• Experience in newsroom or journalism is preferred; strong clips encouraged for new graduates.

Responsibilities

• Report on local government, education, business, and events.
• Write accurate, engaging news stories and features.
• Photograph news and community events.
• Edit stories for accuracy, grammar, and AP style.
• Publish and promote content on website and social media.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Communication

News judgment

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism/Communications

Tools

Photography

Digital publishing

AP style knowledge

Job description

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Full-Time Regular [30 or more hrs/wk] Professionals Tenn & NC - Mt. Airy, Mt. Airy, NC, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 2083

Assistant Editor - The Mount Airy News

Adams MultiMedia is seeking an Assistant Editor to join the award-winning team at The Mount Airy News, a community-focused newspaper serving Mount Airy and Surry County, North Carolina.

This is an exciting opportunity for a journalist who is passionate about local news and dedicated to informing, engaging, and connecting the community. The Assistant Editor will work closely with the Regional Editor to produce compelling local journalism while helping oversee editorial content for The Mount Airy News and supporting coverage across other regional publications as needed.

Responsibilities

• Report on local government, education, business, community events, and breaking news
• Write accurate, engaging news stories, feature articles, and special projects
• Photograph news and community events
• Edit stories for accuracy, clarity, grammar, and AP style
• Publish and promote content on our website and social media platforms
• Collaborate with the Regional Editor to plan daily and weekly news coverage
• Assist with editorial coverage for other Adams MultiMedia publications as needed

Qualifications

• Passion for community journalism and storytelling
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills
• Strong news judgment and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom
• Experience with photography and digital publishing is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field preferred
• Newspaper reporting or professional newsroom experience is preferred, but talented recent graduates with strong clips are encouraged to apply

If you're looking for a rewarding career in community journalism with a respected local news organization, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance
• company-paid disability and term life insurance
• Generous PTO policy with PTO accrual beginning on the first day of employment
• Company-paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with discretionary matching

Adams MultiMedia is an equal opportunity employer.