Associate Editor

Bonita Springs, FL
Full Time
Production-TNP
Experienced
The Naples Press seeks an associate editor to lead the weekly newspaper and oversee day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate is passionate about print and creating in-depth, comprehensive news content for its readers in Naples and Collier County.

The associate editor will generate, assign and edit all copy, with an emphasis on hyper-local news coverage, and maintain open lines of communication with writers, photographers, designers and EIC.

You will:
  • Write editorial copy ranging in length from headlines and photo captions to full-length features when necessary
  • Serve as primary copy editor, text editor and fact-checker for editorial materials and oversee the flow of all editorial copy and its corrections at every stage, from raw copy to print-ready submission; track progress of edit and art throughout issue
  • Manage freelance contributors
  • Assist during company events as requested
You have:
  • 5+ years in publishing, ideally with a focus on news and local content
  • Exceptional editing and writing skills
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills  
  • Strong working knowledge of AP Style 
  • Experience as team leader
Benefits:
Full-time new hires: Eligible to participate in all Company benefit plans, including:
  • Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, and HSA 
    • 1st of the month after 30 days of employment
    • Subject to plan terms
  • Eligibility for company-paid benefits such as life insurance & EAP and employee-paid benefits such as short-term disability
  • PTO – Earned on Accrual Basis
  • Company-Paid Holidays
  • 401(k)

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