Universal Desk Editor - Part-Time

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the News Editor, the Universal Desk Editor will fulfill editing and/or assignment duties for The Gazette and other Clarity publications.   Additional Newsroom duties may be assigned pending operational needs.

This is a part-time position, 16 hours a week.  Shift may include nights, weekends and holidays.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Edit content for The Gazette and other Clarity publications as assigned.  Ensure that all Gazette journalism standards are followed, including accuracy, fairness and style. 
• Assign stories and work with reporters and other journalists in producing credible and compelling content.  Write and develop stories as needed.
• Assist in the planning and production of digital, print and other news products.  Consistently meet deadlines.
• Assist in pagination and other production duties as assigned or warranted. 

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Education & Work Experience Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree. 
• At least 5 years of daily news experience is preferred. 
• In-depth knowledge of sports and proficiency in sports news production  
• Proficiency in editing and presentation. 
• Proficiency in digital journalism.  
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively. 
• Intermediate or higher computer skills. 
• Ability to apply effective time management and self-management skills in a busy work environment; ability to meet deadlines despite regular interruptions and deadline pressure. 
• Must be highly detail-oriented and meticulous. 
• Must be able to multitask, balance priorities and work independently. 
• Strong verbal and written communications skills. 
• Must be committed to teamwork and able to collaborate well with employees within the features team and the overall newsroom. 

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately noisy.

The above statements are intended to describe he general nature and level of work being performed by most people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and requirements.  Scheduling flexibility is required to accommodate changing business needs.