Assistant Editor

Adams Communications Co; Mount Airy (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

PTO accrual from day one

Paid holidays

401(k) with matching

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Mount Airy News, part of Adams MultiMedia, is seeking an Assistant Editor to join the award-winning team serving Mount Airy and Surry County, NC. The role partners with the Regional Editor to produce compelling local journalism and oversee editorial content across The Mount Airy News and related publications.

You will report on government, education, business and events, write and edit stories, photograph events, and help publish online and on social media, with a focus on accuracy and

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.

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

Skills

Writing

Editing

Communication

News judgment

Deadline management

Photography

Digital publishing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism/Communications

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

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

4 days ago Requisition ID: 2083

ASSISTANT EDITOR
The Mount Airy News

Adams MultiMedia is seeking anAssistant Editor to join the award-winning team atThe 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.

Some top benefits include:

• 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
• In addition, AMM associates have access to discounts on a wide variety of products, services, flights, rental vehicles and more.

Adams MultiMedia is an equal opportunity employer.