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Hometown News LLC

Associate Editor

South Daytona, FL · On-site

$41K - $45K/yr

A well-established weekly newspaper serving a community of 45,000 readers is seeking an Associate Editor to join our small, fast-paced newsroom in Daytona Beach . This is a full-time, in-office ...

Village Media Inc.

Editor

Bloomington, IL · On-site

$72K/yr

Do you believe that a well-informed community is a stronger community? At Village Media Ltd., we do ... As Editor, you drive the editorial strategy, shaping the daily coverage that defines your community ...

Village Media Inc.

Editor

Springfield, IL · Remote

$72K/yr

Do you believe that a well-informed community is a stronger community? At Village Media Ltd., we do ... As Editor, you drive the editorial strategy, shaping the daily coverage that defines your community ...

Village Media Inc.

Editor

Decatur, IL · On-site

$72K/yr

Do you believe that a well-informed community is a stronger community? At Village Media Ltd., we do ... As Editor, you drive the editorial strategy, shaping the daily coverage that defines your community ...

SOSi

Editor

Reston, VA · On-site +1

Experience supporting the Intelligence Community (IC). * Experience editing work of linguists, including translation of foreign media materials and machine translations. Additional Information Work ...

Amazon

Editor

Newark, NJ · On-site

The Editor is expected to define the goals and strategy of the program, ensuring that they ladder ... communities in the cities we call home.

nFocus Solutions

Editor

Leavenworth, KS · On-site

Active SECRET Clearance Position Type: Full-Time We are seeking a highly experienced Editor to ... communities, first responders and government agencies rely on to deliver services to the public at ...

Village Media Inc.

Editor

Decatur, IL · Remote

$72K/yr

Do you believe that a well-informed community is a stronger community? At Village Media Ltd., we do ... As Editor, you drive the editorial strategy, shaping the daily coverage that defines your community ...

Village Media Inc.

Editor

Appleton, WI · Remote

$72K/yr

Do you believe that a well-informed community is a stronger community? At Village Media Ltd., we do ... As Editor, you drive the editorial strategy, shaping the daily coverage that defines your community ...

Village Media Inc.

Editor

Huntingdon, PA · Remote

$72K/yr

Do you believe that a well-informed community is a stronger community? At Village Media Ltd., we do ... As Editor, you drive the editorial strategy, shaping the daily coverage that defines your community ...

Village Media Inc.

Editor

Kaukauna, WI · Remote

$72K/yr

Do you believe that a well-informed community is a stronger community? At Village Media Ltd., we do ... As Editor, you drive the editorial strategy, shaping the daily coverage that defines your community ...

Village Media Inc.

Editor

Fond Du Lac, WI · On-site

$72K/yr

Do you believe that a well-informed community is a stronger community? At Village Media Ltd., we do ... As Editor, you drive the editorial strategy, shaping the daily coverage that defines your community ...

Village Media Inc.

Editor

Somerset, PA · Remote

$72K/yr

Do you believe that a well-informed community is a stronger community? At Village Media Ltd., we do ... As Editor, you drive the editorial strategy, shaping the daily coverage that defines your community ...

WHYY Inc

Editor, Billy Penn

Philadelphia, PA

It has a strong social media presence on multiple platforms, a daily email newsletter, a community ... The next editor of Billy Penn will be a strong digital editor and have the ability to externally ...

Northbridge University

PR · On-site

Lead of Editing and Translation Job Purpose: Leads and assigns tasks within the Editing and ... community. * Recommend appropriate technologies, tools, software, and systems for team use and ...

WHYY INC

Editor, Billy Penn

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

It has a strong social media presence on multiple platforms, a daily email newsletter, a community ... The next editor of Billy Penn will be a strong digital editor and have the ability to externally ...

leeenterprises

Alabama Editor

Opelika, AL

This is an opportunity to lead two respected Alabama newsrooms, shape coverage that matters and build strong connections with the communities we serve. The editor will oversee daily and enterprise ...

MediaNews Group, Inc.

Editor

Walnut Creek, CA · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

The East Bay is a place of power, pressure and change: major cities and small communities, deep ... We want an editor who can see the story before everyone else does, move quickly when news breaks ...

Village Media Inc.

Editor

Altoona, PA · Remote

$72K/yr

Do you believe that a well-informed community is a stronger community? At Village Media Ltd., we do ... As Editor, you drive the editorial strategy, shaping the daily coverage that defines your community ...

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A Community Editor is responsible for managing and engaging with an organization's online community, such as forums, social media groups, or comment sections. They create and curate content, moderate discussions, enforce community guidelines, and foster a positive and inclusive environment. Community Editors also act as a bridge between the organization and its audience, gathering feedback and insights to help improve products or services.

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Associate Editor

Associate Editor

Hometown News LLC

South Daytona, FL • On-site

$41K - $45K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Posted yesterday

Job description

A well-established weekly newspaper serving a community of 45,000 readers is seeking an Associate Editor to join our small, fast-paced newsroom in Daytona Beach. This is a full-time, in-office position supporting one print publication and its companion website.

The Associate Editor plays a key role in shaping weekly coverage, editing and producing content, and keeping the newsroom running smoothly. This is a hands-on job for someone who loves local journalism, thrives on deadlines, and isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves.

Responsibilities include:

  • Editing stories for clarity, accuracy, grammar, and AP style
  • Writing news, features, and community stories as needed
  • Assisting with story planning and weekly print production
  • Working with freelancers and staff reporters
  • Helping manage website content and digital publishing schedules
  • Participating in layout, pagination, and headline writing
  • Supporting social media and audience engagement efforts
  • Stepping in wherever needed in a small newsroom environment
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Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Strong editing and writing skills
  • Working knowledge of AP style
  • Experience with weekly newspapers or community journalism preferred
  • Comfort juggling multiple deadlines in print and digital
  • Familiarity with CMS platforms and basic page design a plus
  • Reliable, detail-oriented, and collaborative
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What we offer:

  • A meaningful role in community journalism
  • A supportive, close-knit newsroom
  • Opportunity to shape coverage and grow professionally
  • Competitive pay based on experience
  • Benefits include Medical, Dental, Life
  •  

This position is not remote. Candidates must be able to work from our Daytona Beach office.

To apply, submit a resume, cover letter, and 3–5 writing or editing samples.

Attention: Lynn, Editor

Company Description

Hometown News is a group of 15 award-winning community newspapers that serve the communities of eastern Florida from Volusia County south to Martin County. Our mission is to be the best local news and information provider in the communities we serve. We distribute just over 45,000 copies of our newspapers each week to our subscribers, with a small amount going to area racks and other bulk drop locations.