What are the responsibilities and job description for the News Editor position at The Emporia Gazette?
Company Description
The Emporia Gazette of Emporia, Kansas, is a family-owned newspaper with an amazing staff who likes to work hard and have fun.
The Emporia Gazette is Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper with a famous journalism history. We have an opening for a reporter who enjoys writing, wants to grow in their career, and be part of a great team.
Role Description
We are looking for an editor with sharp reporting instincts, outstanding news judgment, an ability to report and write quickly in a fast-moving atmosphere. This person will lead our news team and have full writing duties. It is important to have a curiosity about the community and its people is vital. Writing duties include general assignment writing, feature writing, and meeting coverage. We care about your interests and will shape beats accordingly to play to your interests and strengths.
We work as a team and the person must have the ability to work productively in a team setting.
Your work will appear in newspapers, websites, and social media. Salary based on experience. We offer health benefits, 401(k) and two weeks vacation. Emporia is on the edge of the beautiful Kansas Flint Hills one hour away from major Kansas cities like Kansas City, Wichita and Topeka.
Qualifications
- News Writing and Journalism skills
- Writing and Editorial skills
- Experience in New Media
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field
- Prior experience as a news editor or similar role is a plus
Send cover letter, resume with references and writing samples to Chris Walker at walker@emporia.com (put reporter position in the subject line).