Las Vegas Review-Journal seeks an editor, en Espanol

The Las Vegas Review-Journal is Nevada’s largest news organization and the most reliable source for news, business, sports, entertainment, video and information about Las Vegas and Southern Nevada. As we continue to grow, the Las Vegas Review-Journal en Español is looking for an editor. This candidate will be responsible for the news vision for Las Vegas Review-Journal en Espanol weekly newspaper and website. The editor supervises production and design of the print product as well as serving as a reporter, writing stories and taking photographs and video as needed.

Essential functions/Major responsibilities:

• Follow company editorial standards, policies, deadlines, and best practices for print and web products.
• Oversee production of each week’s edition from story conception to final production.
• Supervise digital content producer, freelance writers.
• Identify Review-Journal stories for translation into spanish.
• Write stories as needed for the website and print products.
• Work with RJ Espanol video team providing photography, video, and making on-camera appearances in video programming.
• Proofread pages before they are released to be printed, making changes as necessary.
• Work with social media managers to showcase content effectively across platforms.

Standards of Performance:

• Produce high quality, complete, and timely news content.
• Meet deadlines for print and digital products.
• Produce ideas and strategies for engaging our audience and improving brand.

Requirements/Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree minimum in journalism or related communications field.
• Previous experience as an editor, copy editor, or reporter in a midsize market.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish)
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Knowledge of computer operating systems including but not limited to NewsEngin, InDesign, Google products, Photoshop, video editing.
• Knowledge of AP standards and AP style.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Pre-Employment drug test and background check
• This position is based in Las Vegas

Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter to: hrdept@reviewjournal.com

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