Editor

Media Recruiters Truckee LLC; Evanston (WY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Job summary

Media Recruiters Truckee LLC is seeking an Editor to lead a small editorial staff in Evanston, Wyoming, publishing a quality twice-weekly community newspaper. The role includes overseeing two smaller weeklies in southwest Wyoming, with strong writing, editing, design and photography skills required.

The ideal candidate demonstrates leadership, excellent time management and a team‑oriented attitude, and will drive high editorial standards across multiple properties in a competitive small‑town

Qualifications

• Strong writing, grammar, spelling and editing skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Mac computer experience with pagination design using InDesign and Photoshop.
• A team player with time management and organizational skills.
• Desire to write, package and publish a quality community newspaper.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small editorial staff and oversee two smaller weeklies in the group.
• Publish a quality, twice weekly community newspaper in Evanston.
• Coordinate writing, editing, photography and layout to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Engage the community and maintain high standards of reporting and design.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Leadership

Communication

Mac experience

Time management

Team player

Photo skills

Tools

InDesign

Photoshop

Job description

EDITOR – Twice Weekly in Evanston, Wyoming

The Publisher of the Uinta County Herald, located in the historic town of Evanston, Wyoming (located in southwest Wyoming) has asked us to assist with a search for an Editor. The new Editor will lead a small editorial staff while publishing a quality, twice-weekly community newspaper and serving an engaged community of readers. The newspaper is owned by News Media Corporation which has multiple properties across the country. There is great opportunity for future advancement hinged upon your contribution to the continued success of the paper. To learn more about the parent company visit, http://www.newsmediacorporation.com .

Successful candidates must possess strong writing, grammar, spelling and editing skills, as well as excellent communication skills. We’re looking for a team player that has exceptional leadership skills and abilities, strong Mac computer experience, superb pagination (InDesign) and design skills and abilities, very strong photography and Photoshop skills, a superior work ethic and a great attitude. Must have excellent time management and organizational skills and abilities. Must be serious and have a strong desire to write, package and publish a quality, community-oriented newspaper (3,000 circulation) every Tuesday and Friday in a competitive small-town market.

This is a leadership position, both within the newspaper operation and the community. Additional responsibilities include oversight of editorial staffs at two smaller weeklies in the newspaper group in southwest Wyoming.

Evanston, Wyoming is ideally located for outdoor enthusiasts. The area and region offer incredible outdoor recreation including world-class hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, skiing and much more.

They offer a competitive compensation package commensurate with the size of the newspapers. They also provide a good benefits package including health insurance and a 401K.