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Verde Valley Newspapers Inc

Editor

Cottonwood, AZ

Candidates invited for an interview will be required to take a copy-editing test. Proficiency in ... Plan, assign, and execute timely and comprehensive local news coverage using staff, freelancers ...

Western News&Info, Inc

Editor

Cottonwood, AZ · On-site

Candidates invited for an interview will be required to take a copy-editing test. Proficiency in ... Plan, assign, and execute timely and comprehensive local news coverage using staff, freelancers ...

Verde Valley Independent

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Editor

Cottonwood, AZ · On-site

$65K - $70K/yr

Manage newsroom workflows and coordinate with staff, freelancers, interns, and contributors to meet ... HOW TO APPLY: Candidates selected for interviews will be asked to complete a copy-editing ...

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Verde Valley Independent

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Editor

Cottonwood, AZ · On-site

$65K - $70K/yr

Manage newsroom workflows and coordinate with staff, freelancers, interns, and contributors to meet ... HOW TO APPLY: Candidates selected for interviews will be asked to complete a copy-editing ...

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Artforum: Associate Editor

New York, NY · On-site

$66K - $70K/yr

In addition to commissioning and editing short- and long-form content from staff and freelance ... Drafting copy for social media and newsletters A good faith estimate of the salary range is $66,500 ...

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Editor

Verde Valley Newspapers Inc

Cottonwood, AZ

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Description

The Editor is responsible for 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. The Verde Independent is seeking a motivated, community-minded editor to help lead our newsroom in pursuing impactful local journalism. The Verde Independent publishing two days a week will include town government, politics, schools, housing, economic development, environment and health, sports, arts and entertainment Kudos the good life covering Sedona weekly, local institutions, everyday local businesses, people, and places. Candidates invited for an interview will be required to take a copy-editing test. Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop is an advantage. The person selected for this position will be expected to design news pages.

Requirements

  • 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) 

Min. of Three Years Experience as an Editor


What we offer! 

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


To Apply: Send your resume and links to stories you have edited and written to

bcubitt@verdenews.com. Please place Editor in the subject line of your email.

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