Assistant Editor - Local News & Digital Publishing

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

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