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Regional Editor

Employer
Forum Communications Company
Location
Red Wing, Minnesota
Salary
Depends on experience

Job Details

RiverTown Multimedia is accepting applications for a Regional Editor. This position will be responsible for planning, coordinating and guiding the news teams at multiple locations with an overall circulation of 33,000.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Directs all activities of a department within the newsroom or the newsroom department.
  • Assists with the coordination and management of Editorial staff and news products.
  • Supervises employees within the department, establishes schedules, interviews, hires and trains.
  • Conducts performance reviews and assists with news budgets.
  • Assists in planning news coverage and making decisions about print and online content.
  • May direct major news breaking stories.
  • Reads and evaluates material submitted for publication.
  • Works with others to assign and ensure deadlines are met.
  • Meets with the news team to plan coverage and long-range news stories.
  • Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must have a journalism degree, or equivalent experience, from a four-year college.
  • Must have one to three years of journalism experience at a newspaper.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is insurable by the company.
  • Must carry an acceptable level of vehicle insurance as required by the company.
  • Knowledge of supervisory rules and policies.
  • Knowledge of AP Style, the Freedom of Information Act and open meeting laws.
  • Exceptional strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Able to multitask and excel under intense deadline pressure in a rapidly changing environment.
  • Ability to effectively direct and present information to employees and management.
  • Ability to promote teamwork and interdepartmental cooperation.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to increase online reporting and grow digital audience.
  • Passionate approach to producing strong community journalism and incorporating enterprise reporting.
  • Follow best practices and ethics of responsible journalism.

Company

At Forum Communications Company, our legacy is deeply rooted in harnessing the power of communication to connect and inform people in the communities we serve. Since 1917, everything we do is driven by creating and sharing information, ideas and insights.

Today, we’re a leading media and technology company that’s home to a family of people whose passion and purpose is fueled by collaboration and innovation. We believe in supporting each other, working hard towards common goals and having fun.

Come for the perks: Excellent employee culture, competitive pay, comprehensive benefits package, generous paid time off (PTO), paid holidays and paid time off for birthday, 401(k), company-paid volunteer time, health and wellness initiatives, paid parental and pregnancy disability leave. 

Stay for the people: Family-owned and operated since 1917, development and growth opportunities, inclusive and creative culture, safe working environment, employees of all ages and backgrounds, positive collaboration.

Do what you love and you will never work a day in your life. 

Company info
Telephone
701-241-5564
Location
101 5th St N
Fargo
ND
58102
US

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