Wakulla County is located in the Big Bend region of Florida. The community has classic southern charm and is located just outside Tallahassee, the state capital. The Wakulla News is a weekly publication that serves the community and we are looking for the right team leader to join us as the Editor/General Manager.
A qualified, motivated, and organized self-starter is needed. Duties will include writing and developing the news content of the newspaper. The editor will develop a strong source network among the traditional government agencies and throughout the community.
Essential Functions & Duties:
- Write and edit stories
- Edit content for audience interest, clarity, quality, adherence to AP style
- Grow the roster of high-quality contributors across the community
- Manage office, expenses, and stay within financial budget
- Write accurate, compelling, and balanced stories
- Cover local events, meetings, and other activities, as well as write feature stories
- Develop and maintain beat sources within the community and gain thorough knowledge and understanding of community issues.
- Write at least 5 stories a week.
- Practice fair and balanced reporting, check facts, spelling, grammar, and sources.
- Management experience required.
Interested persons should apply to Trina Murphy, Publisher tmurphy@chronicleonline.com
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