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Associate Editor

South Daytona, FL · On-site

$41K - $45K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

Working with freelancers and staff reporters * Helping manage website content and digital ... writing skills * Working knowledge of AP style * Experience with weekly newspapers or community ...

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News Correspondents

Lancaster, PA · On-site

Requirements: Successful freelancers will: * Possess excellent writing skills, interpersonal ... Have a bachelor's degree and news writing experience at a daily or weekly newspaper; reporters with ...

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Lancaster, PA · On-site

Requirements Successful freelancers will: * Possess excellent writing skills, interpersonal ... Have a bachelor's degree and news writing experience at a daily or weekly newspaper; reporters with ...

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Drink Channel Editor

Manhattan, NY · On-site

... top newspapers and websites), produces more culinary content than any other resource. Our ... either written by the editor or sourced from freelance contributors Working with the social and ...

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Drink Channel Editor

Manhattan, NY · On-site

... top newspapers and websites), produces more culinary content than any other resource. Our ... either written by the editor or sourced from freelance contributors Working with the social and ...

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Editor - Spring/Klein

Jersey Village, TX · On-site

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  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

Manage the entire editorial production process for monthly newspaper edition. * Ensure the ... freelance writers, photographers and interns, as applicable. * Generate original story ideas and ...

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Editor - Spring/Klein

Houston, TX · On-site

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Manage the entire editorial production process for monthly newspaper edition. * Ensure the ... freelance writers, photographers and interns, as applicable. * Generate original story ideas and ...

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Editor - Tomball/Magnolia/Conroe

Houston, TX · On-site

$58K - $73K/yr

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Manage the entire editorial production process for monthly newspaper edition. * Ensure the ... freelance writers, photographers and interns, as applicable. * Generate original story ideas and ...

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Associate Editor

Hometown News LLC

South Daytona, FL • On-site

$41K - $45K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

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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
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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.