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Media Recruiters Truckee LLC

Editor

Evanston, WY

The new Editor will lead a small editorial staff while publishing a quality, twice-weekly community newspaper and serving an engaged community of readers. The newspaper is owned by News Media ...

Media Recruiters Truckee

Editor

Evanston, WY · On-site

The new Editor will lead a small editorial staff while publishing a quality, twice-weekly community newspaper and serving an engaged community of readers. The newspaper is owned by News Media ...

Hearst Newspapers

Director, Product Design

New York, NY · Hybrid

$169K - $208K/yr

Director, Product Design - Hearst Newspapers Location: NYC (Hybrid, minimum 3 days in office) About ... information in the communities we serve. We place our readers' interests above all others ...

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Journalists at community newspapers often manage a broad range of responsibilities, from reporting and photography to editing and layout, due to smaller staff sizes. Balancing multiple deadlines while building strong relationships with local sources can be challenging but rewarding. Additionally, community journalists may face resource constraints, requiring creativity in sourcing stories and producing content. However, this environment offers valuable hands-on experience and the opportunity to make a direct impact on the community.

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Community Newspapers and Local News Reporters both operate within the journalism field, often requiring similar credentials and working in related environments. Community Newspapers focus on local stories, community events, and print or online publications, while Local News Reporters may work for various media outlets, covering a broader range of news in the community. Both roles are essential for local information dissemination but differ mainly in scope and reporting style.

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Editor

Media Recruiters Truckee LLC

Evanston, WY

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Medical, Retirement

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

EDITOR - Twice Weekly in Evanston, Wyoming The Publisher of the Uinta County Herald, located in the historic town of Evanston, Wyoming (located in southwest Wyoming) has asked us to assist with a search for an Editor. The new Editor will lead a small editorial staff while publishing a quality, twice-weekly community newspaper and serving an engaged community of readers. The newspaper is owned by News Media Corporation which has multiple properties across the country.

There is great opportunity for future advancement hinged upon your contribution to the continued success of the paper. To learn more about the parent company visit, http://www.newsmediacorporation.com. Successful candidates must possess strong writing, grammar, spelling and editing skills, as well as excellent communication skills

We're looking for a team player that has exceptional leadership skills and abilities, strong Mac computer experience, superb pagination (InDesign) and design skills and abilities, very strong photography and Photoshop skills, a superior work ethic and a great attitude. Must have excellent time management and organizational skills and abilities. Must be serious and have a strong desire to write, package and publish a quality, community-oriented newspaper (3,000 circulation) every Tuesday and Friday in a competitive small-town market.

This is a leadership position, both within the newspaper operation and the community. Additional responsibilities include oversight of editorial staffs at two smaller weeklies in the newspaper group in southwest Wyoming. Evanston, Wyoming is ideally located for outdoor enthusiasts.

The area and region offer incredible outdoor recreation including world-class hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, skiing and much more. They offer a competitive compensation package commensurate with the size of the newspapers. They also provide a good benefits package including health insurance and a 401K.

If you want to learn more, please e-mail your resume to jpoe@mediarecruiters.com. If your background and experience match the requirements of the position, we'll be in touch with you very quickly. Jody Poe, Media Recruiters Truckee LLC

530-550-1186.

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