Community Editor - Eden Prairie MN

Adams Communications Co; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Job summary

Adams Communications Co in Eden Prairie, MN is seeking a Community Editor to manage day-to-day reporting, editing and design for the Sun Sailor. The role requires strong news judgment, an ability to edit copy and oversee page layout on deadline, with collaboration across departments.

The ideal candidate holds a journalism degree, demonstrates proficiency in AP style, and can work in a fast-paced newsroom while maintaining accuracy and fairness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or other 4-year degree in journalism or a related field, or equivalent.
• Strong planning orientation.
• Professional proficiency in reading, writing and speaking English.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
• Basic literacy in computer software, including word processing and Internet browsing/research.
• Familiarity with AP Style and local modifications.
• Familiarity with InDesign and Blox.
• Knowledge of current design trends and advancements.

Responsibilities

• Interact successfully with others in a business setting, especially working effectively with reporters and other editors.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment to meet customer needs, including effective interdepartmental relationships with the Advertising, Circulation, Business and Production departments.
• Work successfully with others in a busy, deadline-driven environment.
• Copy edit stories and proof pages for accuracy, fairness, completeness, grammar, style, syntax, organization and clarity on deadline.
• Write clear and effective headlines, decks, subheads, call-out quotations and cutlines.
• Design for clarity and maximum visual impact on deadline.
• Meet and enforce multiple deadlines.
• Make quick, confident, informed decisions, act promptly and follow through effectively.
• Be familiar with current libel, copyright, public access and open meeting regulations.
• Have familiarity with the community, its history, its issues and leading personalities.

Skills

English proficiency

AP Style

Design awareness

Deadline decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism

4-year degree or equivalent

Tools

InDesign

Blox

Word processing

Internet research

Job description

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Community Editor - Eden Prairie MN

Full-Time Regular [30 or more hrs/wk] First/MidLevel Mgmt Eden Prairie, MN, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2118

Salary Range: $17.50 To $18.00 Hourly

JOB TITLE: Community Editor -Sun Sailor

OVERVIEW OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Community Editor is the key staff member in handling day-to-day reporting, editing and story selection, copy editing, proofing, design and pagination of the newspaper, including special or niche publications as required. The position assists in choosing content and determining story and graphics placements for the news and features sections, and oversees their overall design. The Community Editor must demonstrate extraordinary news judgment in choosing stories and advising in the placement of local stories, working with the managing editor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor or other 4-year degree in journalism or a related field, or equivalent. Strong planning orientation. Professional proficiency in reading, writing and speaking English. Valid drivers’ license and proof of insurance. Basic literacy in computer software, including word processing and Internet browsing/research. Thorough familiarity with AP Style and local modifications. Familiarity with InDesign and Blox. Knowledge of current design trends and advancements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Previous experience as a reporter; demonstrated growth and progressive responsibilities as a reporter.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Interact successfully with others in a business setting, especially working effectively with reporters and other editors.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment to meet customer needs, including effective interdepartmental relationships with the Advertising, Circulation, Business and Production departments.
• Work successfully with others in a busy, deadline-driven environment.
• Copy edit stories and proof pages for accuracy, fairness, completeness, grammar, style, syntax, organization and clarity on deadline.
• Write clear and effective headlines, decks, subheads, call-out quotations and cutlines.
• Design for clarity and maximum visual impact on deadline.
• Meet and enforce multiple deadlines.
• Make quick, confident, informed decisions, act promptly and follow through effectively.
• Be familiar with current libel, copyright, public access and open meeting regulations.
• Have familiarity with the community, its history, its issues and leading personalities.

Essential functions:

• A culture of collaboration and empowerment is maintained.
• Employees know what is expected of them.
• Issues affecting work performance are addressed and resolved.
• Two-way communication occurs by listening and by providing useful information.
• Company policies are followed and enforced

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The newsroom is an intense, demanding environment that requires steady leadership skills and consistent focus.

• The Community Editor should maintain a calm, objective and professional demeanor in adverse or emergency situations.
• The Community Editor must cordially handle inquiries or observations from the public, including angry responses.
• The Community Editor will treat all other newsroom workers with dignity and respect while defining and enforcing expectations.

SCHEDULE

Hourly. Typically 37.5 hours per week that may include night or weekend work as required. Days may begin early and end late depending on reporting and production requirements.

BENEFITS

Adams MultiMedia offers medical, dental, vision, paid time off, short & long-term disability. We offer a competitive pay structure that includes a base salary. We offer a flexible work-environment and an outstanding support system.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.