Associate Editor- Sedona/Verde Valley AZ:

• The Associate Editor is responsible for assisting the Editor in managing the editorial process of a publication by reviewing, editing, and refining content submitted by writers, ensuring it meets the publication's standards for accuracy, style, and clarity. Collaborate closely with the editor and publisher to plan and execute content strategies and meet publishing deadlines; often involving tasks like assigning articles, fact-checking information, editing submitted articles for AP style facts and accuracy according to company guidelines. Content will include town government, politics, schools, housing, economic development, environment and health, sports, arts and entertainment, local institutions, everyday local businesses, people, and places.

Required Skills:

• A collaborative leadership style, with the ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• Full-time on-site – this not a remote position
• Knowledge of Google Docs, InDesign, related editorial, design, and content management
• Project management skills to meet deadlines and manage multiple assignments
• Optimize content with relevant keywords and meta descriptions to improve search engine visibility.
• Promote published content through social media channels.
• Plan, assign, and execute timely and comprehensive local news coverage using staff, freelancers, interns, and volunteers to meet journalistic standards and deadlines.
• Knowledge of design concepts, Ability to use computer design software, understanding of print production processes and typography, and Ability to meet newspaper publication deadlines
• Create visually appealing layouts for print and digital publications
• Choose and edit images, typography, and graphics
• Choose photo sizes and headline sizes
• Decide what articles will go on which pages and where on the page

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or related field (required)

What we offer!

Sign on Bonus, Competitive Compensation, New Hire PTO Perk, Company-sponsored health insurance plans (Health, Vision, Dental, Disability, and Bridge coverage), Paid Vacations, 401k, EOE

To Apply: Please fill out the application; you can also send your resume and links to stories you have edited and written to bcubitt@verdenews.com. Please place Associate Editor in the subject line of your email.