City Editor

Summary:

The Southern California News Group is seeking an experienced editor to help lead our Inland Empire news team. We're looking for someone who is comfortable editing daily copy in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment and who can help plan and direct longer form enterprise coverage. Making smart decisions on tight deadlines, having the ability to multitask, and being a true team player are all key for this role focused on local governments in Riverside and San Bernardino counties. The right candidate should be able to recognize a strong local news story and how to go after it and coach reporters of all levels to develop and grow their skills.

What you will do:

• Supervise a team of reporters in the Inland Empire and coordinate and edit news coverage from Riverside and San Bernardino counties for the Southern California News Group

• Organize and edit news stories to produce consistent and well-written coverage

• This editor must be flexible to work weekends and holidays as well as off hours when news requires

• Work closely with other editors in SCNG on broader and regional content

• Produce urgent and compelling hyper-local and regional content

• Direct reporters through breaking news situations and post accurate stories online quickly

• Express a genuine enthusiasm for community news and accountability journalism

What you will bring:

• Five years editing experience at a newspaper or media outlet

• Solid command of language, AP style and legal standards of journalism

• Relevant 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

• Existing contacts/relationships within the defined market is helpful but not necessary

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field

Benefits and Compensation:

The salary is $70,000 + phone stipend. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to geographic location, education, work experience, time in role, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, the Company offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k, as well as paid time off and select paid holidays (all benefits are based on eligibility). Please click the following link for more detailed information:

Who we are:

In 2016, the Southern California News Group (SCNG) rapidly became a major U.S. news organization bringing together prominent publications like the Orange County Register and Riverside Press-Enterprise under the MediaNews Group umbrella. SCNG has become the largest news content provider in the five-county Los Angeles metropolitan area, boasting a leading circulation nationwide with 11 daily newspapers and over a dozen community weeklies. Our mission is to connect communities by providing readers with top-notch local news coverage and offering advertisers unparalleled access to a diverse and engaged audience. No matter the distribution vehicle - newspaper, magazine, mobile, online - SCNG's in-depth reporting on local news, politics, sports, and entertainment attracts a highly desirable audience of over 8.1 million adults weekly. This makes SCNG the leading local news provider and an indispensable marketing solution for Southern California advertisers.

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EEO Statement:

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.

How To Apply:

• Please submit an online application along with your resume for this position here. Along with your resume, please include 3 to 4 samples showcasing your best work.

Closing Date:

• Continuous recruitment until the position is filled

Conditions of Employment: 

• A full pre-employment background check and MVR will be conducted as part of the selection process. Must be willing to submit and pass the necessary required checks

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and have reliable transportation

• Travel – This position entails occasional driving for work assignments, in-person training sessions and/or meetings. The employee will be responsible for transporting themselves between different sites as needed

• Must be available for shift work. May be required to work various hours for coverage outside of normal business hours

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