Local News Editor - Lead Community Coverage

Brookings Newspapers, L.L.C.; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brookings Register is seeking an experienced Editor to lead the planning, review, and publication of local news in Brookings, SD. The role emphasizes accuracy, clarity, and adherence to editorial standards for print and digital editions.

You will assign stories, coordinate with reporters and photographers, edit articles and headlines, and guide layout while maintaining a consistent voice across platforms. Strong news judgment and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong editing and proofreading abilities with attention to detail, grammar, and style.
• Experience in newsroom or publishing environments, including story assignment and content review.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines, prioritize workload, and work under time pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with sound news judgment and ethics.
• Familiarity with AP style, digital publishing tools, and basic content management systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, English, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to local journalism and community-focused reporting.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to provide constructive feedback to writers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, review, and publication of news content, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and adherence to editorial standards.
• Assign stories, coordinate with reporters and photographers, edit articles and headlines, guide layout for print and online editions.
• Fact-check content, manage deadlines, maintain style consistency, and collaborate with other departments to support special sections and features.
• Contribute to editorial planning, identify important local stories, and help shape the overall voice and direction of the publication.

Skills

Editing

Proofreading

Newsroom experience

Deadline management

Communication skills

AP style

CMS familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, English, or related field

Tools

Digital publishing tools

Content management systems

Job description

The Brookings Register is seeking an experienced Editor to lead the planning, review, and publication of local news in Brookings, SD. The role emphasizes accuracy, clarity, and adherence to editorial standards for print and digital editions.

You will assign stories, coordinate with reporters and photographers, edit articles and headlines, and guide layout while maintaining a consistent voice across platforms. Strong news judgment and collaboration are essential.