What are the responsibilities and job description for the Editorial Staff Writer position at Hometown Publications, LLC?
Hometown Weekly, an independent community newspaper covering Medfield, Dover, Sherborn, Walpole, Westwood and Needham is seeking a part time editorial staff writer. The position, based in our Medfield newsroom, will revolve around generating short stories for Hometown Weekly's five print editions, both by combing social media and through in-person event coverage and photography.
Collaborating closely with the managing editor, you will work diligently to make sure all of Hometown Weekly's editions are filled with relevant local content, every week, with an emphasis on front-page caliber photos. Among the specific responsibilities, the editorial content assistant:
- Closely follows social media in all towns and collects relevant assets
- Covers, photographs, and reports on local events
- Fields story requests and appropriately directs them
- Helps proof/coordinate papers on Tuesdays
- Performs editorial aggregating tasks as needed
Position offered is full or part time with weekday afternoon/early evening and Saturday daytime hours required.
Please submit a cover letter to apply. Writing and photography samples are pluses, as well.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 25 per week
Schedule:
- After school
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Medfield, MA 02052
Salary : $15