Editor Assistant

Nashville Public Radio; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Newsday Media Group in New York seeks an editor to design pages, edit copy, write headlines and display copy for daily news across print, video, social media and more.

The role requires strong editing skills, deep understanding of newsroom products and metrics, and the ability to collaborate across platforms while meeting tight deadlines. Weekend and extended hours may be needed.

Qualifications

• Knows AP style and Newsday style.
• Prior newsroom experience required.
• Strong editing skills with good news judgment.
• Collaborative and communicative across platforms.
• Excellent attention to detail and grammar.
• Ability to juggle multiple assignments under tight deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Spot big-picture questions in copy as well as sweat the small details.
• Review stories digitally and in print.
• Assess reader trends to grow subscribers and diverse audiences.
• Coordinate with other news desk members on stories and packages.
• Move copy quickly while ensuring accuracy, fairness and detail.

Skills

AP style

Newsroom experience

Editing skills

News judgment

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Multitasking under deadlines

Verbal & written communication

Flexible schedule

Job description

Summary of Position

The news desk is seeking an editor who can design pages, edit copy, write headlines and display copy for the news of the day in all forms: print, narrative stories, video, alternative storytelling, social media and voice.

Essential Duties & Functions

• Ability to spot big-picture questions in copy, as well as sweat the small details.
• Review stories digitally and in print.
• Assess reader/subscriber trends that serve our loyal subscribers and help Newsday build subscribers and new, diverse audiences.
• Communicate/coordinate with other news desk members on stories and packages.
• Move copy quickly, with great attention paid to accuracy, fairness and detail.

Essential Job Knowledge & Skills

• Must know AP and Newsday style.
• Prior newsroom experience required.
• Must have strong news judgment and editing skills, with a deep understanding of our products and the role of metrics.
• Must be collaborative and communicative with colleagues across all platforms.
• Attention to detail, grammatical accuracy and strong organizational skills required.
• Ability to be agile and handle multiple assignments simultaneously while meeting aggressive deadlines.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible and varied schedule, including weekends, holidays and extended hours as needed to support newsroom needs.

Compensation

The hourly base rate range for this role is $37.00 - $55.66, commensurate with experience. This position is represented by the Printing, Packaging and Production Workers Union of North America (PPPWU), Local 406-c.

Physical Requirements

Employees are generally required to work in the office and/or out in the field a minimum of three (3) days per week.

Newsday Media Group is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and incumbents are selected, placed, trained, compensated and promoted without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, or disability or other classifications protected by applicable law. In addition, Newsday Media Group provides a reasonable accommodation for applicants/incumbents with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources if you require a reasonable accommodation.