What are the responsibilities and job description for the EDITOR-IN-CHIEF – Capitol Media Group position at SAGA Communications?
Current Opening
Springfield, IL:
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Full-time position
Capitol Media Group is looking for an experienced, driven, digital-savvy journalism leader for the local news site CapitolCityNow.com
The editor-in-chief is responsible for the publication of all site content; works with the WTAX Radio News Team; and collaborates with the advertising team to ensure a robust news site that meets the community’s needs.
Typical duties will include:
- Using sound news judgment to make editorial decisions on site content.
- Representing the site to the community in public and on social media.
- Using digital tools to analyze site metrics to inform decision-making.
- Story writing each day in a variety of news categories including hard news and feature stories
- Constant collaboration with the WTAX News Director and team
The ideal candidate will have:
- A bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.
- Five or more years of journalism or broadcast news experience
- Skills to anchor a broadcast newscast
- Board operation and / or on-air skills to serve as a talk show host fill-in
- Top-notch writing and editing ability.
- Leadership skills for effective work in a collaborative, supportive environment.
- Experience with digital content management systems.
- Active engagement in social media platforms.
- The ability to learn and adapt quickly to emerging technologies.
Salary will be based on experience. It includes fantastic benefits and the opportunity to enjoy a career in digital and broadcast journalism. This is an in-person position, and reliable transportation is required.
Qualified applicants should apply to General Manager Chris Bullock, Capitol Radio Group, 3501 E. Sangamon Ave, Springfield IL 62707, or send a resume and cover letter to careers@capitolmediagrp.com.
Capitol Media Group is a division of Saga Communications and an Equal Opportunity Employer
