Ocean Reef Press Coordinator

Summary

Our weekly community paper is looking for a full time coordinator to assist with editorial and production. This individual will play a key role in the coordination and organization of all aspects of the community newspaper, including communicating with contributors, designers and photographers, copywriting and editing copy, and ensuring that each edition is accurate and effectively communicates the intended message. The Coordinator must be quick, efficient, and able to successfully juggle requests, edits and timelines. Writing/editing skills, organization, attention to detail and productive time management are essential to success.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate with editors, writers, advertisers, designers and/or photographers to collect and incorporate content.
• Assist in the overall production of the newspaper, including photo selection and coordination, and assisting production team with research, fact checking, and gathering information for press pieces.
• Copyedit and proofread layouts to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to brand guidelines and design standards.
• Gather content for and produce newspaper center spread.
• Write original and engaging content for the newspaper as directed and when needed, including articles, blurbs, captions and more.
• Set up the digital newspaper for email.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines effectively.
• Greet and assist visiting Members and Associates.
• Support Ocean Reef Press and Communications teams as directed.

Additional Responsibilities May Include:

• Updating, resizing, and modifying existing ads and promotional posters.
• Retouching and formatting of photography.
• Administrative tasks to support the office and team.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail is required.
• Thorough proofreading skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and multitask effectively.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, writing, public relations or a related field.
• Experience working in a newspaper/publishing environment or agency a plus.
• Photography interest is a plus but not required.
• Adobe Creative Suite with a particular focus on InDesign a plus.

Language Skills                                                              

Must be able to read, write, speak and comprehend the English language in order to communicate with co-workers and fully understand job assignments.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sample physical requirements might include:

• Must be able to stand and sit for long periods of time.
• Must be able to reach, grab, and lift objects over shoulder height.
• Must be able to squat and kneel down on a regular basis.
• Must be able to bend & twist upper body to reach up, down, or sideways on regular basis.                           

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Be a team player and provide lateral service.
• Follow Ocean Reef Club Associate Handbook and Quality Job Standards.
• Be able to endure outside weather conditions; heat, rain, cold, and at times high winds.
• Be willing and able to work when needed, including weekends & holidays.

Attendance, Appearance and Conduct:

Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by Ocean Reef Club from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. Associates with irregular attendance will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry and report deadlines, Associate may be required to work varying schedules to meet the business needs of the Club and report deadlines.

Proper grooming is required by all associates and is described in detail in the Associates Handbook. Associates should review this policy and make sure that at all times they present themselves for shifts looking clean, neat and professional. 

As a condition of employment, all associates agree to fully comply with Ocean Reef Club rules and regulations for the safe and efficient operation of Club facilities. Associates who violate Club rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. If you have any questions or doubts you should seek clarification from your supervisor.

Job descriptions are not intended and should not be construed to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with a job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management must reserve the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, change is workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.