Job Description

Summary:

This is a one-person operation, and the editor is responsible for all aspects of print and digital content production. Just as important is a comprehensive understanding of the Jewish Journal readership and the community it aims to reach.

What you will do:

• Plan four weekly zoned editions
• Select and process appropriate content from national, international, and local sources
• Edit freelance content
• Meet print production deadlines and coordinate with production editors
• Post stories online throughout the week and grow digital traffic
• Promote content through social media and a weekly newsletter
• Write briefs, stories and/or columns
• Be an ambassador in the community for the Jewish Journal

What you will bring:

• One to three years of journalism experience in news editing, reporting and writing, using social media, creating enterprising content
• Strong editing, writing, organizational and story structure skills
• Understanding of the imperatives of emerging and existing platforms, including web, mobile and print
• Ability to work weekends and holidays on a rotational basis as well as odd hours if necessary or if news requires
• A degree in journalism or communication preferred
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required

Who we are:

The Jewish Journal is a publication of the South Florida Sun Sentinel that is distributed free to synagogues, Jewish owned businesses and communities in north Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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Job Tags

Holiday work, Freelance, Local area, Weekend work,

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