Assistant Editor
MediaNews Group
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Scranton, PA
Contract type: Full time
Summary
The Times-Tribune in Scranton, PA., seeks an experienced journalist to serve as Assistant Editor, editing daily and longer-term stories for the newspaper's website and print editions. We're looking for someone who can remain calm and collected — and make smart decisions — in high-stress, deadline situations. Come join our team!
Though most journalists currently work from home, the person hired for this position would be expected to relocate to Northeast Pennsylvania.
What You Will Do
The Times-Tribune is the source for news in Northeast Pennsylvania, continuing a tradition of 150 years. Online and in print, The Times-Tribune holds government and elected officials accountable, investigates corruption and reports on political maneuverings. It is the indispensable source for essential local community, sports, and entertainment news.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
“Built In Best Places to Work 2023 & 2024 Winner”
The Times-Tribune in Scranton, PA., seeks an experienced journalist to serve as Assistant Editor, editing daily and longer-term stories for the newspaper's website and print editions. We're looking for someone who can remain calm and collected — and make smart decisions — in high-stress, deadline situations. Come join our team!
Though most journalists currently work from home, the person hired for this position would be expected to relocate to Northeast Pennsylvania.
What You Will Do
- Coordinate and edit news coverage from Scranton, PA, and MediaNews Group’s Northeast Pennsylvania publications
- Organize and edit news and feature stories to produce consistent and well-written coverage
- Work weekends and holidays on a rotational basis as well as odd hours if necessary or if news requires
- Direct reporters through breaking news situations and post accurate stories online quickly
- Contribute to a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration and willingness to experiment with new digital tools and platforms
- Work closely with editors in adjacent markets on broader and locally compelling regional content
- Three to five years of relevant experience in news editing, reporting and writing, using social media, creating enterprising content
- Strong editing, writing, organizational and story structure skills
- Understanding of the imperatives of emerging and existing platforms, including web, mobile and print
- Experience working with web content-management systems and be well-versed in social media and search-engine optimization
- A degree in journalism, communication, or equivalent experience
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required
The Times-Tribune is the source for news in Northeast Pennsylvania, continuing a tradition of 150 years. Online and in print, The Times-Tribune holds government and elected officials accountable, investigates corruption and reports on political maneuverings. It is the indispensable source for essential local community, sports, and entertainment news.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
“Built In Best Places to Work 2023 & 2024 Winner”
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