Editor

The Press Democrat is seeking an editor to help guide its business coverage, working with a team of journalists and requiring a strong editor passionate about digital-first journalism and committed to innovation.

Requirements

• Collaborate with writers and other editors to develop business coverage
• Oversee several newsletters that target stories and regions on certain topics
• Foster a creative and dynamic environment among colleagues that encourages innovation
• Multitask, meet deadlines, and accurately fact-check information
• Display strong networking and interpersonal skills to build relationships both within the newsroom and the community
• Drive digital innovation by identifying and implementing new storytelling formats, emerging platforms, and multimedia integration to enhance reader engagement
• Assist the breaking news teams during hours outside the normal newsgathering day, including weekends and holidays
• Work with a remote team to bring your vision of weekly business tabloid content from edited copy to layout and design mode
• Identify key dates and application materials for various industry foundations and organizations that support newsroom fellowships

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays