States Newsroom is seeking an experienced journalist as Editor in Chief for a new North Dakota news outlet featuring hard-hitting reporting and insightful commentary on state government, policy, and politics.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Hire and supervise journalists to provide daily news coverage and investigative reporting on major state policy and political stories
- Write weekly columns on major state policy and political stories
- Develop and distribute original content daily
- Work with audience staff to build a robust social media presence including Facebook, Twitter, and/or emerging platforms
- Use personal social media accounts to amplify site’s content
- Develop and distribute original content to drive area news coverage
- Solicit editorial content from contributors for opinion section
- Participate in weekly calls, and periodic visits with National Editor(s) as well as regular meetings of all States Newsroom editors in Washington, DC
The Editor will have funding for staffing, freelancers, technology and overhead expenses. Technical, marketing and editorial support are provided by our headquarters office.
QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPENSATION:
The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of reporting and/or editing experience, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a deep knowledge of North Dakota’s political history and media landscape.
The minimum salary for a state editor is $90,000 and rises with experience.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, send a cover letter, resume, references and at least 3 writing samples or clips/links to jobs<at>statesnewsroom.com.
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