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Sound Publishing has an immediate opening for Editor of the Port Orchard Independent and Central Kitsap Reporter. This is not an entry-level position. Requires a hands-on leader with a minimum of three years newspaper experience including writing, editing, pagination, photography, InDesign skills, editing and monitoring social media including Twitter, FaceBook, etc.
The successful candidate:
- Has a demonstrated interest in local political and cultural affairs.
- Possesses excellent writing and verbal skills, and can provide representative clips from one or more professional publications.
- Has experience editing reporters’ copy and submitted materials for content and style.
- Must have experience managing a Forum page, writing cogent and stylistically interesting commentaries, and editing a reader letters column.
- Has experience with social media and newspaper website content management and understands the value of the web to report news on a daily basis.
- Has proven interpersonal skills representing a newspaper or other organization at civic functions and public venues.
- Understands how to lead, motivate, and mentor a small news staff.
- Must develop knowledge of local arts, business, and government.
- Must be visible in the community.
- Must possess reliable, insured, motor vehicle and a valid Washington State driver’s license.
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including health insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays), and 401K with an employer match.
If you are interested in joining the team at the Port Orchard Independent and Central Kitsap Reporter, email us your cover letter, resume, and up to 5 samples of your work to: careers@soundpublishing.com. Please be sure to note: ATTN: EDPOI in the subject line.
Sound Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace. Visit our website to find out more about us! www.soundpublishing.com