Posted On: December 15, 2016

Journalism Job

Media Organization: Community Impact Newspaper

Company Description

Community Impact Newspaper is Texas’ fastest-growing news organization and the most widely distributed news source for relevant and useful information at the community level. Since its launch in 2005, Community Impact Newspaper has restructured an antiquated model—the community newspaper—and turned it into an essential tool by providing readers with useful, informative news.

Owners John and Jennifer Garrett launched the first edition of Community Impact Newspaper with three full-time employees covering Round Rock and Pflugerville. The company now has more than 180 employees with coverage in more than 36 cities and communities with 23 hyper-local newspapers in Texas. With a total mailed circulation now reaching over 1.7 million, more residents receive a Community Impact Newspaper than any other publication in Texas.

Still independently owned and locally operated, our mission is to build communities of informed citizens and thriving businesses through the collaboration of a passionate team.

Job Description

The Editor serves as a primary representative of the company within the community. He/she is responsible for developing relationships with community leaders and news sources and for promoting the company in a positive and professional light.

The Editor is responsible for the entire production process of an assigned market's publication, editing all content that goes into the publication, for leading and providing oversight to his/her team, and for the timely submission of accurate, informative, and relevant news and feature stories.

This position requires the ability to juggle multiple print and online deadlines, so multitasking capability is a must. We're looking for someone who has an understanding of the way city government functions. It is essential to be motivated, trustworthy and levelheaded under pressure to be successful in this position.

We are a privately held company in which the owners work to ensure our employees have the tools and environment to succeed. We offer a competitive base salary, health benefits, matching 401K and several other benefits, including your birthday off.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, English, or related coursework
Ability to pass the Company's copyediting and writing tests
At least two (2) years of prior experience with print publication(s)

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
First-rate reporting, writing, and editing skills
Expert knowledge of AP style
Ability to delegate and manage production of editorial content
Proficiency with social media applications, including Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn

Essential Job Functions:
Build and maintain relationships with community contacts and attend chamber luncheons, city council meetings, and other community events to maintain a steady flow of news
Manage the entire editorial production process for monthly newspaper edition
Supervise the work of, coach, and lead Reporters and Graphic Designer to ensure that all work is performed according to company standards and within established deadlines
Provide oversight and leadership to freelance writers, photographers and interns
Provide recommendations and feedback to the General Manager regarding hiring, firing, and discipline decisions related to Reporters, Graphic Designer, freelance writers, photographers and interns, as applicable
Review, fact check and edit all articles, including those written by Reporters, to ensure the highest level of accuracy in reporting, that the tone and context of articles are appropriate, that all sources are properly checked, and that all articles are submitted by established deadlines
Exercise independent discretion and judgment in researching and writing content-appropriate and engaging stories, including features and in contributing graphics and sidebar content for each story
Interview news sources in person (occasionally from the desk) and from a variety of perspectives to ensure accurate reporting
Generate and pitch story ideas at internal planning meetings
Develop and write web content, and lead editorial team to contribute web stories
Shoot photographs for stories as needed
Contribute stories and editorial knowledge to special publications

To Apply

Please apply online at www.communityimpact.com/join-our-team/