Remote News Editor — Public Broadcasting (Temp)

Maine Public; Lewiston (ME); Remote; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Maine Public is seeking an experienced Editor to support our News team in a remote, temporary role. You will shepherd stories from conception to digital and on-air delivery, editing for accuracy, consistency, and strong journalistic ethics.

You will serve as primary proofreader, provide one-on-one feedback, and occasionally write copy or other assets in collaboration with the team. Regular weekday hours with occasional nights and weekends; $29.40 hourly.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Editing

Journalism

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, communications, journalism, or related field

Job description

Maine Public is seeking an experienced Editor to support our News team in a remote, temporary role. You will shepherd stories from conception to digital and on-air delivery, editing for accuracy, consistency, and strong journalistic ethics.

You will serve as primary proofreader, provide one-on-one feedback, and occasionally write copy or other assets in collaboration with the team. Regular weekday hours with occasional nights and weekends; $29.40 hourly.