Editor jobs in Laramie, WY

Editor reviews, edits, and re-writes a variety of documents and/or digital content. Responsible for creating and maintaining accurate and compelling content for written copy and/or websites and other online communications media. Being an Editor ensures that all content meets required and accepted format and standards. Evaluates content for clarity, accuracy, and consistency. Additionally, Editor may coordinate with creative team to produce final drafts. Requires a bachelor's degree in journalism or equivalent. Typically reports to a manager. The Editor occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be an Editor typically requires 2-4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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WPM Managing Editor / News Operations Coordinator
  • UW Candidate Experience
  • Laramie, WY FULL_TIME
  • The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities.  We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives

    JOB TITLE:

    WPM Managing Editor / News Operations Coordinator

    JOB PURPOSE:

    Manage the day-to-day news flow and operation of Wyoming Public Media.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Reporting to the News Director, manage a dedicated team of staff reporters, producers, and freelancers to ensure news production is statewide, relevant, and consistent with WPM and NPR production quality standards.
    • Implement consistent story editing processes, quality and quantity standards, and a scheduling and rotation protocol that builds reliability and ensures a strong on-air and digital presence for WPM.
    • Reflect Wyoming’s key issues and constituencies and guide content selection decisions, assignments, and editing.  Provide fact-checking for content.
    • Assign topic areas, stories, features, and ensure that content is created for and distributed via radio and digital platforms.  Gather and report news content as needed to ensure delivery.
    • Maintain and implement coverage plans for developing and breaking news. Conduct daily reviews and weekly news meetings, as assigned.  Generate and share a comprehensive Daybook that serves as a news tool for reporters and an information tool for management.
    • Participate in coaching reporters and freelancers regularly to ensure an NPR quality delivery. Collaborate with Program Director in maintaining a consistent training operation. Host programs and fund drive activities as assigned.
    • Work with national and regional editors to place WPM content on NPR and other distributors.  Collaborate with WPM production and digital areas to identify broad dissemination potential for WPM content.
    • Collaborate with state and national journalists and entities as assigned.
    • Participate in project management of WPM grants for journalistic initiatives with WPM senior management. Provide quantified progress reports in weekly management meetings. Assist in compiling news data for FCC reports.

    SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

    • Engage in outreach duties as assigned.

    COMPETENCIES:

    • Formal Presentation Skills
    • Work Standards
    • Collaboration
    • Innovation

    REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:

    Ideally, this position requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus in the WPM newsroom.  However, a flexible work agreement may be possible for a highly qualified candidate.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field.

    Two years’ work related experience

    Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) that is compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy.

    DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Three years’ experience in a broadcast managing position in radio and multi-media platforms.
    • Proven skill in newsroom operations, including news writing, assigning, editing, fact-checking, hosting, announcing.
    • Excellent news judgment and ability to make and effectively articulate thoughts.
    • Knowledge of and a commitment to the mission of public media journalism.
    • Ability to train and coach reporters to achieve NPR quality standards and delivery over multiple platforms. 
    • Proven ability to engage with diverse teams of reporters and producers working in radio, digital platforms, and social media. 
    • Experience in working with station management and in implementing directions.
    • Successful experience working with NPR and regional editors.
    • Strong knowledge of Wyoming, its issues, cultures, and people.
    • Experience in podcast production from storytelling, scripting, pacing, editing to marketing to audiences.

    REQUIRED MATERIALS:

    Complete the online application, upload the following, and email requested work samples to Diana Denison at ddenison@uwyo.edu for a complete application:

    • Cover letter
    • Resume or C.V.
    • Contact information for four work related references.
    • Work Samples to include:
      • 3 audio files of announcing and hosting (in MP-3 format)
      • 2 samples of news stories you wrote.
      • 2 samples of news stories you edited.

    ABOUT WYOMING PUBLIC MEDIA:

    Wyoming Public Media is an award-winning statewide public media network operating four radio channels and one digital service. It broadcasts local programming as well as NPR national and BBC global productions.  Formats include talk, news, music, culture, entertainment. The news department employs 9 full-time journalists in addition to part-time and interns. The network’s main studio is in Knight Hall, on the UW campus, with 46 sites statewide.  More information at www.wyomingpublicmedia.org including network’s Diversity Statement.

    HIRING STATEMENT:

    OUF LANGUAGE

    This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 01/9/2024 will receive full consideration.

    UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.

    In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.

    ABOUT LARAMIE:

    The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.

    Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/

     

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Pooled Position Limited Tempor - Video Editor
  • UW Candidate Experience
  • Laramie, WY PART_TIME
  • The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities. We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Pooled Position Limited Tempor - Frontiers Magazine Editor in Chief
  • UW Candidate Experience
  • Laramie, WY PART_TIME
  • The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities. We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Pooled Position Limited Tempor - Frontiers Magazine Editor in Chief
  • UW Candidate Experience
  • Laramie, WY PART_TIME
  • The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities. We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Pooled Position Limited Tempor - Owen Wister Review Literary and Arts Journal Editor in Chief
  • UW Candidate Experience
  • Laramie, WY PART_TIME
  • The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities. We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Travel Physical Therapist - $2,350 per week
  • GetMed Allied
  • Laramie, WY
  • SkyBridge Healthcare Therapy is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Laramie, Wyoming. Job Descriptio...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Enrollment Director (Remote)
  • Cengage Group
  • Cheyenne, WY
  • **We believe in the power and joy of learning** At Cengage Group, our employees have a direct impact in helping students...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Librarian - Digital Collections Librarian, Education & Research Services
  • University of Wyoming
  • Laramie, WY
  • Job Description The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities. We are al...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Engineering Manager, Cloud Traffic
  • Confluent
  • Cheyenne, WY
  • Confluent is pioneering a fundamentally new category of data infrastructure focused on data in motion. Have you ever fou...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Marketing Specialist
  • Uniwyo Federal Credit Union
  • Laramie, WY
  • Job Description Job Description Position: Marketing Specialist Hiring Range: $17.98 to $23.46 per hour, DOE Benefits: Ye...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sr. Technical Trainer (US Remote)
  • Confluent
  • Cheyenne, WY
  • Confluent is pioneering a fundamentally new category of data infrastructure focused on data in motion. Have you ever fou...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Content Developer - Contractor (Remote)
  • Cengage Group
  • Cheyenne, WY
  • **We believe in the power and joy of learning** At Cengage Group, our employees have a direct impact in helping students...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Laramie /ˈlærəmi/ is a city in and the county seat of Albany County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 30,816 at the 2010 census. Located on the Laramie River in southeastern Wyoming, the city is west of Cheyenne, at the junction of Interstate 80 and U.S. Route 287. Laramie was settled in the mid-19th century along the Union Pacific Railroad line, which crosses the Laramie River at Laramie. It is home to the University of Wyoming, WyoTech, and a branch of Laramie County Community College. Laramie Regional Airport serves Laramie. The ruins of Fort Sanders, an army fort predating Larami...
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