Managing Editor Position Available In Troup, Georgia

Managing Editor The Valley Times-News & The LaGrange Daily News 115 Broad Street, LaGrange, GA 30240 We are seeking an experienced copy editor to lead two energetic and passionate newspaper staffs at The Valley Times-News in Valley, Alabama, and The LaGrange Daily News in LaGrange, Georgia. As a newspaper editor with our Boone Newsmedia affiliates, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our publications and communities. We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about journalism, excels at copy editing, possesses impeccable news judgment and loves chasing news stories.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee two news staffs located in Valley, Alabama, and LaGrange, Georgia, ensuring accurate and high-quality coverage of local news in both locations.
• Collaborate with the publisher to establish news budgets for each edition, assign stories and ensure comprehensive community news coverage.
• Lead pagination and design of the daily newspaper, special sections, and magazines.
• Capture high-quality photos for story coverage using a staff camera or personal DSLR and edit photos using Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop.
• Utilize strong knowledge of major social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) to post breaking news immediately and effectively engage with the audience. Proficiency in using WordPress is required.
• Use data tools such as Google Analytics to inform news coverage decisions on a regular basis.
• Provide football coverage on Friday nights during the fall season and assist with other sports coverage as needed throughout the year.
• Live in Chambers County, Alabama, or Troup County, Georgia, as a requirement for the position.
• Be available for night and weekend work as necessary.
• Represent our newspapers at community events, serving as a professional face of our leadership team.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or communications.
• Experience in news reporting for print publications, either through college or post-graduate work.

Recommended Skills:

• Proven reporting, writing, and editing skills.
• Experience with pagination or use of Adobe InDesign.
• Proficiency in AP style.
• Ability to develop relationships with community leaders and news sources.
• Understanding of how local governments function.
• Proficiency with social media applications, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
• Experience with content-publishing websites like WordPress.
• Ability to contribute story ideas.
• Proficiency in shooting high-quality photographs.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite products, including InDesign, Lightroom, and Photoshop.
• This multi-faceted opportunity allows you to work across various areas of the industry, contributing to print, web, and social media platforms.

As part of our talented team of news and sports reporters, you will have the chance to produce an array of popular products, including monthly magazines and special sections. In return for your skills and dedication, we offer a competitive salary, benefits, excellent opportunities for advancement, and a supportive work environment.

Salary range:

$40K-$50K To apply for this position, please email jennie.overfelt@lagrangenews.com with your resume, writing samples and a cover letter highlighting your passion for journalism and relevant experience. Please put “Editor position” in the subject line. We appreciate all applicants’ interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$40,000.00 – $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

Holidays Monday to Friday Weekends as needed

Work Location:

In person