Community Editor — Lead Local News & Design

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

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.