Beaufort County Local Editor & Enterprise Reporter

The Post and Courier; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Post and Courier, South Carolina's statewide leader in award-winning news coverage, is seeking an energetic editor to lead and provide coverage for the Beaufort County beat. Based in Beaufort, the local editor will guide reporters and interns and report directly to the managing editor.

You are a strong candidate if you can balance multiple initiatives, lead teams, break news with urgency, develop enterprise from Beaufort County stories, and collaborate with editors across the statewide

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications or English preferred
• Experience in AP style writing
• Flexibility to adjust hours to cover breaking news or weekend and evening events
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, reliable and insured vehicle
• Reliable access to internet service

Responsibilities

• Lead the newsroom as an editor, setting coverage strategy while guiding reporters and interns
• Produce story ideas from the assigned beat or from conversations with sources and other members of the community
• Become immersed in the public-policy of Beaufort County to craft informative and impactful stories about top issues and personalities
• Delve into the growing and evolving business and arts communities to report on individuals, organizations and trends that are shaping the area
• Strategically issue FOIAs to assist in reporting, analyze the results and effectively use these materials in published articles
• Coordinate your assignments and schedule with editors, keeping them well-informed about developments and potential challenges
• Effectively use social media to engage the community
• Develop and maintain photo and digital skills
• Produce work that is accurate in fact, tone and implication. Understands libel law and the rules governing plagiarism
• Effectively learn and use all job technology and systems
• Learn and follow all department and company policies and procedures
• Meet all assigned deadlines
• Develop a list of knowledgeable, diverse sources
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

AP style writing

Editing

Social media

Journalism

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications or English

Job description

The Post and Courier, South Carolina's statewide leader in award-winning news coverage, is seeking an energetic editor to lead and provide coverage for the Beaufort County beat. Based in Beaufort, the local editor will guide reporters and interns and report directly to the managing editor.

You are a strong candidate if you can balance multiple initiatives, lead teams, break news with urgency, develop enterprise from Beaufort County stories, and collaborate with editors across the statewide