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The editor, as primary supervisor overseeing the company's sites in Murfreesboro, Clarksville ... both as teacher and student. It is important that the right candidate be able to work ...

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Editor

Memphis, TN · On-site

The editor, as primary supervisor overseeing the company's sites in Murfreesboro, Clarksville ... both as teacher and student. It is important that the right candidate be able to work ...

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A Student Editor is responsible for reviewing, editing, and proofreading written content, often for a school publication, academic journal, or student-run media outlet. They check for grammar, clarity, and consistency while ensuring the content aligns with publication standards. Student Editors may also collaborate with writers, manage deadlines, and assist in content planning. This role helps develop strong writing, editing, and communication skills, making it valuable for those interested in journalism, publishing, or academia.

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As a Student Editor, you may review and edit articles, essays, or other written content submitted by peers for student-run publications, academic journals, or online platforms. Your responsibilities often include fact-checking, ensuring adherence to style guides, collaborating with writers to improve clarity and coherence, and sometimes helping select content for publication. Depending on your team, you might also participate in editorial meetings, coordinate publishing schedules, or mentor junior contributors. This experience provides valuable exposure to real-world editorial processes and can build a strong foundation for future roles in publishing or communications.

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To thrive as a Student Editor, you need strong writing, proofreading, and organizational skills, often supported by involvement in campus publications or related coursework. Familiarity with editing software such as Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and collaborative content management systems is beneficial, though formal certifications are not usually required. Attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to provide and receive constructive feedback are valuable soft skills in this role. These abilities help maintain high editorial standards, foster a productive team environment, and ensure timely publication of high-quality content.

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Editor

gannett

Memphis, TN • On-site

Other

Posted 18 days ago

Gannett rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 33 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

38th of 65 rated media

Job description

USA Today Co is seeking an experienced editor to oversee operations at four small newsrooms around Middle Tennessee. We are proud of our creative and dedicated team, and we invite you to become a part of the nation’s most forward-thinking media company.

The editor, as primary supervisor overseeing the company's sites in Murfreesboro, Clarksville, Columbia and Jackson, schedules and directs the news staff to create storytelling that accurately informs, entertains and engages specific audiences on multiple platforms. The editor works toward making the news operation the community's leading voice and connects with the community through storytelling and outreach (social media, community leadership, etc.) The editor works in close collaboration with USA Today Co leaders in Nashville and across the South to evaluate what's working and what's not and develops ongoing plans with the staff to better satisfy audience needs.

Typical job duties:

  • Develops and maintains daily and weekly local news coverage plans.
  • Coaches the staff to provide quality content, including articles, photos and videos.
  • Represents the newspaper to the community.
  • Works closely with the regional news operations team to share content.
  • Works with digital and print planners to coordinate presentation.
  • Plans training for news staff.
  • Promotes personal brand, the brands of colleagues and the institutional brand.
  • Completes administrative duties within the news department.
  • Provides great customer service.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or equivalent in experience and education.
  • Five years’ experience developing a personal brand through reporting or editing across online or print, plus social media platforms.
  • Experience with advanced storytelling techniques on multiple platforms.
  • Knowledge of social media and customer feedback tools, including how to respond and engage customers on digital platforms in the public space, is essential. A strong candidate should also have working knowledge of audience analytic tools such as Facebook Insights, Twitter Analytics and Google Analytics and will have the ability to interpret and apply such data.
  • Exceptional journalism, planning and organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task and excel under deadline pressure in a rapidly changing environment are core talents for this position.
  • Candidates must be self-motivated and self-directed.
  • Candidates must have the ability to work with diverse personalities, embrace peer-to-peer feedback and training, both as teacher and student. It is important that the right candidate be able to work collaboratively within a cross-functional environment and apply innovative, creative thinking to support the company’s goals.
  • Writing, spelling and grammar skills, plus knowledge of AP Style, are a must, along with a command of media law and principles of ethical conduct.
  • In addition, candidates must have proficiency in the MS Office suite and have CMS publishing skills.

Application Instructions: 

We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, don’t limit your upload to a resume; show us what you’ve done. To do so, put together a single document file that includes the following, in this order:

 

  1. Your resume – one to two pages.
  2. A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.
  3. Links to 3-6 online samples of your work. Show us what you’ve produced or had a hand in that best reflects what you can do in your desired role.

 

It is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format. Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration.

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