LNP Media Group is looking for a Full-Time Copy
Editor. LNP Media Group is The LNP Media Group, Inc.
family of print and digital publications, part of Steinman Communications, is
the biggest and most influential provider of news in
We
are seeking a self-proclaimed "word-smith" with an eye for detail and
story structure to join our Editorial team. The primary responsibility of
the Copy
Editor, an integral part of the universal desk, is the editing
of stories and preparing them for publication to ensure we are giving our
audience the high-quality content they want. This person also will design pages
that engage our readers and present news and feature stories in compelling
fashion.
As
an employee of Susquehanna Printing you'll enjoy a friendly work
environment and career development opportunities along with competitive
salary, company paid benefits, paid time off, and a company matched 401k
program.
Essential Job
Duties
- Helps
foster a newsroom environment that champions excellent journalism,
collaboration, creativity and teamwork.
- Edits
stories to make sure content is fair, balanced, accurate and compelling.
- Edits
all written content for adherence to Associated Press style, spelling and
grammar.
- Works
with a digital-first mentality and makes any corrections and/or additions
to stories already posted. Works to improve digital content to attract and
hold readers.
- Flags
stories that may raise ethical or legal concerns.
- Writes
headlines and summaries.
- Writes
and edits photo captions, fact boxes and other story elements as
necessary.
- Writes
brief news items from press releases.
- Proofs
completed pages, checking all headlines, cutlines and design elements for
accuracy and clarity. Fills out checklist, initials it and places it on
filing cabinet.
- Answers
news desk telephones, responding to or forwarding inquiries and taking
messages as needed. Handles calls with courtesy at all times.
- Adapts
to frequent changes and interruptions in daily work routine.
- Proficiently
uses all newsroom editing, photographic, wire handling and pagination
software.
- Able
manage their time and meet tight deadlines.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree or equivalent.
- 3
to 5 years’ experience in journalism preferred.
- Demonstrated
experience in news and feature writing and well-established editing
skills.
- Has
familiarity with all digital platforms, with ability to post and edit
stories, along with photographs, video and other graphic elements.
- Ability
to work evenings, weekends and holidays to accommodate news coverage.
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