Editor – Temporary

Maine Public; Maine; On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Maine Public seeks an experienced Editor to support the News team on a short-term basis, contributing to a mission-driven public broadcasting organization during a growth period.

The Editor works with reporters from concept to delivery for radio and digital, editing for accuracy, providing feedback, and occasionally writing content. This role requires a strong ethics stance and the ability to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' professional editing experience.
• Experience editing content and audio for radio and/or digital media preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, journalism, or related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary proofreader for assigned content and occasionally write copy.
• Edit for consistency, accuracy, and adherence to editorial guidelines and ethics.
• Provide one-on-one feedback and support communications workflows with reporters and teams.

Skills

Editing

Proofreading

Audio editing

Journalism

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/communications/journalism

Job description

Maine Public is seeking an experienced Editor to support our News team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is comfortable stepping into a short-term position and contributing to a mission-driven public broadcasting organization during an exciting time of growth!

The Editor works with each reporter from the time a story is conceived, until it is delivered digitally and on-air, ensuring our news is ready for radio and digital by editing, proofreading, providing one-on-one feedback, and occasionally writing content. The Editor ensures all assigned content adheres closely to our guidelines, edits for consistency and accuracy, and upholds the highest standards of journalistic ethics, accuracy, fairness, and independence.

The Editor acts as a primary proofreader, occasionally writes copy, and develops any other communication assets for use by the organization and other departments in collaboration with other members of the team. This role requires comfort with the technical and administrative aspects of editing including providing one-on-one feedback and supporting communications workflows.

Monday through Friday

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST

with additional hours as needed including occasional nights and weekends

$29.40 hourly, commensurate with experience

With NPR, PBS, and other partners we strive to be the standard bearer for high-integrity journalism and programming. Candidates must be comfortable working in a deadline-driven and fast-paced environment. The ability to react to and help produce breaking news across the 24-hour news cycle is a core requirement. The successful candidate must work well both in a team environment and independently as well as demonstrate a love of public broadcasting.

Job Requirements: At least 2 years' professional experience in editing, experience in editing content and audio for radio and/or digital media preferred; work experience as a journalist preferred; bachelor’s degree in English, communications, journalism, or related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

We are a non-profit, community-supported public media organization and the sole provider of statewide (and beyond!) public broadcasting coverage. As one of only seven statewide PBS/NPR joint licensees in the country, Maine Public operates 14 radio frequencies (with construction permits for seven more!), five free over-the-air television signals, three television translators, and 26 links of microwave to connect it all together.

We are also the backbone of Maine’s Emergency Broadcast System. We broadcast a mix of local and national programming, educational programs, news and public affairs shows, documentaries, and arts and cultural programs. With NPR, PBS, and other partners we strive to be the standard bearer for high-integrity journalism and programming.

Every day Maine Public connects the people of Maine and our region to each other and to the world through the open exchange of information, ideas, and cultural content.

Maine Public believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success and we welcome and encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to building inclusive and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities. Therefore, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status or military service record, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We're committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Maine Public is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Maine Public will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Department: [e-mail] , 1-800-884-1717 .