Assistant Editor Job at The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore, MD

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  • The Baltimore Sun
  • Baltimore, MD

Job Description

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. The Baltimore Sun, an award-winning news organization, is seeking a dynamic Assistant Editor to help drive local news coverage across Baltimore City and County. The Assistant Editor will help to drive daily coverage, guide stories from idea to final edit, and fill reporting gaps within the newsroom. This role is ideal for an emerging newsroom leader who can gracefully pivot between editing duties and original reporting, and who thrives in a fast-paced, deeply local news environment. Essential Functions Collaborate with editors to assign, edit, and produce daily stories focused on Baltimore City and County Provide support to reporters, helping them deliver strong, audience-centered journalism that is fair, accurate, and engaging Fill reporting gaps within the newsroom, covering breaking news and developing stories that matter to Baltimore City and County residents Assist with the curation of content for The Sun’s website and apps to ensure timely, accurate coverage Assist with the curation of hyperlocal newsletters Uses audience analytics and news judgment to inform content decisions and engagement strategies Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field, or equivalent experience A minimum of 3 years of professional reporting experience (news publication and/or daily or weekly journalism experience strongly preferred) 1- 4 years of experience as an editor or producer Prior managerial or supervisory experience is a plus Strong knowledge of SEO best practices and digital content strategies Demonstrated ability to work quickly and accurately within a web-based content management system This is a full-time, in-office role based at our Baltimore, MD headquarters, working shifts that may include nights and/or weekends Salary Range: $65,000 - $85,000 Individual compensation may vary from the target range based on several factors such as experience, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. Application Submission: Please include a cover letter and résumé. In your cover letter, please highlight three different types of stories you have worked on along with a brief description of your roles. Please upload samples of your previous reporting/editing work, such as news articles, feature stories, or investigative reports, that demonstrate your ability to cover/edit stories clearly, accurately, and with compelling detail. The Baltimore Sun is committed to building a diverse newsroom that reflects the people it covers and the audience it serves. Candidates are encouraged to highlight new perspectives they can bring to our team. Seniority level Seniority level Associate Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Writing/Editing Industries Newspaper Publishing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The Baltimore Sun by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for “Editor” roles. Baltimore, MD $50,000.00-$75,000.00 3 weeks ago Baltimore, MD $100,000.00-$125,000.00 2 weeks ago Baltimore, MD $100,000.00-$125,000.00 2 weeks ago Annapolis, MD $76,000.00-$80,000.00 2 weeks ago Fort Meade, MD $80,000.00-$120,000.00 1 month ago Fort Meade, MD $90,000.00-$100,000.00 4 months ago Video Editor | CoreAI Studio + Outbound Product Team Maryland, United States $119,800.00-$258,000.00 1 week ago Mid-level Technical Writer (Various Levels) Annapolis Junction, MD $114,000.00-$164,000.00 1 month ago Baltimore, MD $90,000.00-$100,000.00 2 weeks ago Technical Editor - Environmental Reports Hunt Valley, MD $50,000.00-$60,000.00 1 week ago Creative Content Video Producer (Contractual) Columbia, MD $95,000.00-$149,000.00 3 weeks ago Associate Writer, Principal Gifts - 118428 Fort George G. Meade, MD $102,000.00-$138,000.00 1 month ago Maryland, United States $74,000.00-$110,000.00 8 months ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Baltimore Sun

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Local area, Shift work, Night shift,

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