Job Description
The Jacksonville Daily Record seeks an assistant editor to help develop, produce and refine our online and print coverage of the robust business community in Northeast Florida.
We are looking for an experienced professional to provide front-line editing, write stories on an as-needed basis, get our content online and collaborate with the editor to continue expanding the audience of our weekly print publication, website and social media platforms.
Experience at a business-to-business publication or in business news is preferred but not required.
What is required is an authoritative grasp of AP Style, a keen eye for inaccurate information or other mistakes in stories, an ability to detect missing facts or context and a collegial attitude in working with reporters and editing colleagues to ensure our content is the most accurate and thorough in the market.
Other requirements include dexterity in working across print and digital platforms, prioritizing tasks and accomplishing them effectively.
Our assistant editor will give first reads to most stories, editing for content and copy editing. They will work closely with reporters in formulating stories, honing them and submitting them on time.
Other duties include posting some online stories, collaborating with our designer to post others and proofreading our print publication pages. The role mostly involves desk work, with occasional reporting assignments in the field.
The Daily Record, one of the oldest continually operating weekly newspapers in Florida, is family-owned and is growing in every sense. We’ve seen increases in our audience, ad revenue and newsroom staffing.
Our news department boasts a mix of some of our market’s most experienced journalists and talented early-career professionals.
The Daily Record offers competitive compensation and benefits.
If you are interested in being part of a growing, financially viable news organization, send your resume and a cover letter to Editor Ric Anderson at randerson@jaxdailyrecord.com .
Job Tags
Full time
Similar Jobs
Department of Parks & Recreation
...Job Description and Duties PARK MAINTENANCE CHIEF I / MONTEREYDISTRICT / BIG SUR SECTOR The Park Maintenance Chief I (PMC I) will work under the supervision of the Park Maintenance Chief III. This positionwill be responsible for the oversight of the facilities...
GAATCO
More Pay - With more miles, big bonuses, and high starting CPMs your earnings potential is great. Top Benefits - Drivers are offered great health and dental insurance, plus a retirement plan with company matching. Class A CDL Driver Dedicated Account (Regional)...
BraveView, Inc.
...Construction Manager (Landscape & Hardscape) Residential Landscape Construction Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead and oversee landscape and hardscape construction projects from pre-construction through - completion. This...
NTT DATA, Inc.
...Job Description Business Analyst (CLM Deployment Programme) Role Overview The Business Analyst will play a pivotal role in delivering the Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) transformation by shaping requirements, analysing currentstate processes, designing target...
Four Points by Sheraton Richmond Airport
A Hotel Shuttle Driver is responsible for safely transporting hotel guests to and from the designated locations, such as airports, attractions, and other points of interest. The primary objective of this role is to provide a comfortable and efficient transportation service...