What are the responsibilities and job description for the Editor - Verde Valley position at Western News and Info?
Western News&Info, Inc.® has a long history in the business of printing and publishing online and on paper which was established in January 1978. Prior to 1978, the media company had its beginning in the mid-1930s, then the Yuma Daily Sun was purchased in 1953.
In the 1960s, the Prescott Courier, Casa Grande Dispatch, Lake Havasu City Herald, and partial interests in the Mohave (Kingman) Miner were purchased.
In the 1970s, the Mohave Valley News in Bullhead City, the Verde Independent in Cottonwood, and the Camp Verde Bugle also were purchased.
Today we serve communities in Prescott/Prescott Valley and surrounding areas, Cottonwood and the Verde Valley, Williams/Grand Canyon, Kingman, Havasu, and Yuma.
EDITOR
Verde Valley Newspapers, Inc., located in Cottonwood in the heart of Arizona’s wine country and just minutes from the beautiful red rock of Sedona, is seeking a leader for our publications who is excited to become part of the community to uncover the news people are talking about. Whether online or print, our goal is to surprise and delight our readers with 100% local content that is relevant, informative, and entertaining. The editor is responsible for planning, directing, and editing stories for the print edition and daily updates online, attending local events and meetings. The right candidate will have five years of management experience, strong pagination and design experience, and knowledge of all things AP style. A journalism degree is required. This is a full-time position with benefits, PTO, and 401k. NSE EEOE. Send resume, work samples, and letters of reference to WNIRecruit@westernnews.com
