Communications Editor Manager manages a staff of editors who write, prepare, and review content to be used in company publications. Develops, implements, and maintains editorial policies and standards and ensures conformance. Being a Communications Editor Manager reviews the team's work product and gives final approval. Acts as advisor to editing team regarding projects, tasks, and operations. Additionally, Communications Editor Manager oversees the coordination of production and distribution activities. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Communications Editor Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Communications Editor Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Editor Position
This position is responsible for gathering, assigning, and processing hard news, spot news and enterprise stories for the print and online editions of the newspaper and associated social media. The news editor makes story, photo, and video assignments, works closely with the reporting staff and other editors, helps to copy edit stories, helps to proof pages and prepares a daily story/photo and video budget. The news editor also has reporting duties, which may include town and county government, coverage of County courts, police, and other breaking news. The news editor takes part in news meetings with the Publisher to plan and to discuss stories for the next edition, online content and postings and takes part in long-range planning for future story, photo, and video projects. The news editor also updates the assignments calendar and fields inquiries from the public in person, on the phone and via email and social media.
The successful candidate must be flexible, a self-starter, attentive to details, diplomatic, able to provide direction, and able to multi-task. Candidates for this position should have strong interpersonal skills and client orientation and exhibit an ability to work effectively with internal and external contacts.
Essential Functions
Minimum Requirements
Prior reporting/editing experience required. Demonstrated ability to multi-task.
Technology Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is helpful along with social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter.
Education
Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field and professional writing experience preferred.
To apply for this position please consider sending your resume to sarajane.locke@rheaheraldnews.com.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.