Assistant Editor

Summary

The Canon City Daily Record is seeking an experienced journalist to serve as Assistant Editor, editing daily and longer-term stories for the newspaper's website and print editions.

We're looking for someone who can remain calm and collected—and make smart decisions—in high-stress, deadline situations. This editor will also continue daily and long-term content for print and digital editions. Come join our team!

What You Will Do

• Coordinate and edit news coverage
• Organize and edit news and feature stories to produce consistent and well-written coverage
• Work closely with editors in adjacent markets on broader and locally compelling regional content
• Produce urgent and compelling hyper-local and regional content
• Act as a reporter covering city government and court beats as needed
• Direct reporters through breaking news situations and post accurate stories online quickly
• Display a genuine enthusiasm for community news and accountability journalism
  
  

What You Will Bring

• 3-5 years editing experience at a newspaper or media outlet required
• Has solid command of language, AP style, and legal standards of journalism
• Relevant experience in news editing, reporting and writing, using social media, and creating enterprising content
• Strong editing, writing, organizational, and story structure skills
• Understanding of the imperatives of emerging and existing platforms, including web, mobile, and print
• Bachelor's degree preferred
  
  

Benefits And Compensation

The hourly range is $16.83 - $18.27. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to geographic location, education, work experience, time in role, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, the Company offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k, as well as paid time off and select paid holidays (all benefits are based on eligibility). Please click the following link for more detailed information: http://www.mybensite.com/mng

Who We Are

Prairie Mountain Media, a subsidiary of MediaNews Group, is a publishing company with a multimedia portfolio of print, niche and digital products. We house an extensive, integrated network of 15 trusted local brands that deliver exclusive local news and attract local audiences throughout the state of Colorado. With a century-long legacy in their communities, our newspaper brands deliver over 1.26 million print and 14 million digital impressions monthly, providing proven results for advertisers of all sizes. We offer a full range of digital advertising solutions. This includes a vast network of websites, partnerships with major players like Google, MediaNews Group, and Adtaxi, social media, email, search engine marketing (SEM), search engine optimization (SEO), and targeted advertising options. Prairie Mountain Media delivers award-winning coverage and in-demand multimedia products to high-value audiences in Colorado, connecting advertisers with an ever-growing number of readers through personalized marketing services.

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EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

How To Apply

• Please submit an online application along with your resume for this position here. Along with your resume, please include 3-4 samples showcasing your best work.
  
  

Closing Date

• Continuous recruitment until the position is filled
  
  

Conditions Of Employment

• A full pre-employment background check and MVR will be conducted as part of the selection process. Must be willing to submit and pass the necessary required checks
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation
• Travel – This position entails occasional driving for work assignments, in-person training sessions and/or meetings. The employee will be responsible for transporting themselves between different sites as needed
• Must be available for shift work. May be required to work various hours for coverage outside of normal business hours