Adams Publishing Group - Dayton, TN
posted 2 months ago
The Editor position is a critical role within the newspaper, responsible for gathering, assigning, and processing hard news, spot news, and enterprise stories for both the print and online editions, as well as associated social media platforms. The news editor will make story, photo, and video assignments, collaborating closely with the reporting staff and other editors to ensure high-quality content. This role involves copy editing stories, proofreading pages, and preparing a daily budget for stories, photos, and videos. Additionally, the news editor will have reporting duties that may include covering town and county government, county courts, police, and other breaking news events. The news editor will participate in news meetings with the Publisher to plan and discuss stories for upcoming editions, online content, and postings. This position also requires long-range planning for future story, photo, and video projects. The news editor will be responsible for updating the assignments calendar and responding to inquiries from the public through various channels, including in-person, phone, email, and social media. The ideal candidate for this position must be flexible, a self-starter, detail-oriented, diplomatic, and capable of providing direction while managing multiple tasks effectively. Strong interpersonal skills and a client-oriented approach are essential for success in this role.