Assistant Editor

Adams Communications Inc

ASSISTANT EDITOR
The Mount Airy News

Adams MultiMedia is seeking an Assistant Editor to join the award-winning team at The Mount Airy News , a community-focused newspaper serving Mount Airy and Surry County, North Carolina.

This is an exciting opportunity for a journalist who is passionate about local news and dedicated to informing, engaging, and connecting the community. The Assistant Editor will work closely with the Regional Editor to produce compelling local journalism while helping oversee editorial content for The Mount Airy News and supporting coverage across other regional publications as needed.

Responsibilities
- Report on local government, education, business, community events, and breaking news
- Write accurate, engaging news stories, feature articles, and special projects
- Photograph news and community events
- Edit stories for accuracy, clarity, grammar, and AP style
- Publish and promote content on our website and social media platforms
- Collaborate with the Regional Editor to plan daily and weekly news coverage
- Assist with editorial coverage for other Adams MultiMedia publications as needed

Qualifications
- Passion for community journalism and storytelling
- Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills
- Strong news judgment and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom
- Experience with photography and digital publishing is a plus
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field preferred
- Newspaper reporting or professional newsroom experience is preferred, but talented recent graduates with strong clips are encouraged to apply

If you're looking for a rewarding career in community journalism with a respected local news organization, we'd love to hear from you.

Some top benefits include:
Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance; company-paid disability and term life insurance; Generous PTO policy with PTO accrual beginning on the first day of employment Company-paid holidays 401(k) plan with discretionary matching.

In addition, AMM associates have access to discounts on a wide variety of products, services, flights, rental vehicles and more.

To Apply:
Please submit your cover letter, résumé, and writing and photography samples (or links to your portfolio) to
John Peters at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Adams MultiMedia is an equal opportunity employer.

Apply

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