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A group of weekly paid circulation community newspapers in Ashtabula County, Ohio, is looking for a full-time assistant editor to cover a variety of news topics, from school board and council meetings to feature stories and other community news.
The ideal candidate should be able to meet deadlines, attend and cover events and meetings, and work during office hours in order to be available to readers. The candidate also should be able to assist with editing the paper and helping gather police reports, calendar events, and other news brief information that does not rise to the level of a bylined story.
The position requires coverage of evening meetings and weekend assignments as needed.
The ideal candidate should also possess the following qualifications:
A background in English or journalism. Experience is preferred. Excellent writing, grammar, and spelling skills. Knowledge of AP style is preferred.
The ability to spot a news story that is relevant to readers’ interests.
Self-motivation — The candidate must be able to develop news stories and seek them out, as well as form relationships with news sources in the area and develop stories through these relationships.
A work style that is extremely detail-oriented.
Strong communication skills.
This is a full-time position with a salary plus basic benefit package, including mileage reimbursement.
Please email your résumé and samples of your writing for consideration to William Creed or in person or by mail to:
William Creed Gazette Newspapers, 46 W. Jefferson St., Jefferson, Ohio 44047.
