Lead Sports Editor - Local News & Regional Coverage

Southeast Iowa Union; Hibbing (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Iowa Union in Hibbing, MN seeks a Sports Editor to lead local sports coverage, plan content, and supervise reporters and editors. The editor will coordinate regional, national and international sports coverage and may design and paginate the sports section.

The role requires editing for accuracy, fairness and clarity on deadline, strong teamwork, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced newsroom environment with an emphasis on local sports coverage.

Qualifications

• Working experience in the journalistic field, preferably with writing background.
• Strong writing skills and an excellent portfolio.
• Demonstrated news judgement.
• An eye for detail along with critical thinking.
• A penchant for organization and multitasking.
• An understanding and interest in the use of computers and technology.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day local sports news coverage and planning content.
• Assign and edit stories; supervise reporters and editors.
• Coordinate regional, national and international sports coverage.
• Ensure local coverage priority in scheduling and decisions.
• Design and paginate sports section pages when required.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Team collaboration

Deadline-driven

Editing

Reporter communication

Job description

Southeast Iowa Union in Hibbing, MN seeks a Sports Editor to lead local sports coverage, plan content, and supervise reporters and editors. The editor will coordinate regional, national and international sports coverage and may design and paginate the sports section.

The role requires editing for accuracy, fairness and clarity on deadline, strong teamwork, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced newsroom environment with an emphasis on local sports coverage.