Westernnews is hiring : Editor in Phoenix

Overview 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.

Responsibilities Manage the editorial process of a publication by reviewing, editing, and refining content submitted by writers to ensure it meets the publication's standards for accuracy, style, and clarity.

Help lead the newsroom in pursuing impactful local journalism.

Publish content on the agreed schedule (two days a week) and cover topics including town government, politics, schools, housing, economic development, environment and health, sports, arts and entertainment, Sedona weekly topics, local institutions, everyday local businesses, people, and places.

Assist with designing news pages and layouts; familiarity with design concepts is an advantage.

Take or select photographs, choose typography and graphics, and decide article placement on pages.

Plan, assign, and execute timely and comprehensive local news coverage using staff, freelancers, interns, and volunteers to meet journalistic standards and deadlines.

Prepare copy for publication and participate in copy-editing tests as part of the interview process.

Qualifications Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or related field (required).

Min. of three years experience as an Editor.

Collaborative leadership style with the ability to multitask and work under pressure.

Full-time on-site position (this is not a remote position).

Knowledge of Google Docs, InDesign, related editorial, design, and content management systems.

Project management skills to meet deadlines and manage multiple assignments.

Ability to optimize content with relevant keywords and meta descriptions to improve search engine visibility.

Ability to promote published content through social media channels.

Strong understanding of design concepts, ability to use computer design software, understanding of print production processes and typography, and ability to meet newspaper publication deadlines.

Ability to create visually appealing layouts for print and digital publications, select and edit images, typography, and graphics, determine photo and headline sizes, and decide article placement on pages.

What we offer Competitive compensation, new hire PTO, 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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