Editor at The Thief River Falls Times

The Thief River Falls Times; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 46,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

HSA

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

Job summary

Champion Media SD in Brookings, SD, seeks an Editor to supervise a small newsroom and expand the publication’s digital footprint across social media and our website. You will read content, correct errors, verify facts, and rewrite copy for reader clarity.

The role requires strong attention to detail, deadline discipline, and the ability to multitask across print and digital platforms. Management experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Editorial management experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to utilize social media and WordPress.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a small newsroom.
• Develop an expanded digital footprint through social media, digital, and our website.
• Read content and correct spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors.
• Rewrite text to make it easier for readers to understand.
• Verify facts cited in material for publication.
• Evaluate submissions from writers to decide what to publish.
• Work with writers to help their ideas and stories succeed.
• Develop story and content ideas according to the publication’s style and editorial policy.
• Allocate space for the text, photos, and illustrations that make up a story or content.
• Approve final versions submitted by staff.
• All other duties assigned.

Skills

Editing

Newsroom management

Social media

WordPress

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, or English

Tools

WordPress

Social media platforms

Job description

Job Title

Editor

Location

Brookings, SD

About Us

At Champion Media SD, our publications have a rich history of serving their communities for well over 100 years, providing news, entertainment, and a voice for the people who call these towns and cities “homes.” In addition to print newspaper, we are proud of the innovative digital products and services we provide our readers and advertisers. Our digital channels allow us to connect with people in new and exciting ways, providing timely updates, breaking news, photo galleries, and video content across all devices.

What’s In It For You?

• Health Insurance
• HSA
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• PTO

What Will You Be Doing?

• Supervise a small newsroom.
• Develop an expanded digital footprint through social media, digital, and our website.
• Read content and correct spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors.
• Rewrite text to make it easier for readers to understand.
• Verify facts cited in material for publication.
• Evaluate submissions from writers to decide what to publish.
• Work with writers to help their ideas and stories succeed.
• Develop story and content ideas according to the publication’s style and editorial policy.
• Allocate space for the text, photos, and illustrations that make up a story or content.
• Approve final versions submitted by staff.
• All other duties assigned.

Do I Have What It Takes?

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or English is preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to meet and manage deadlines.
• A strong grasp of style and grammar conventions, management skills and the ability to multitask.
• Management experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to utilize social media and Word Press.

Champion Media SD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This includes providing policies for reasonable accommodations. This policy applies to all employees and applicants, as well as contractors, interns, volunteers, and any others conducting business with or on behalf of Champion Media. It applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Work Location: In person