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Summary聽
The Editor is responsible for conception, planning and managing content for the Bethesda Today news site and corresponding email newsletters. Bethesda Today is looking for a versatile and talented Editor who adheres to the highest journalistic standards and is passionate about local news. Bethesda Today is owned by Today Media, a leading publisher of regional lifestyle magazines, business publications, and websites across multiple markets.
Essential Job Functions:
路 Manage the editorial staff聽
路 Develop, assign, and edit stories
路 Engage with sources and monitor social media to stay up to date on news and trends in the community
路 Collaborate with Publisher to conceive, plan, and participate in events
路 Represent the organization at events and collaborate on membership campaigns聽
路 Employ digital reader data and news judgment to inform editorial decisions
路 Conceive and execute new editorial ideas and products
路 Ensure that the news site maintains the highest editorial and ethical standards
In addition to the essential functions listed above, employees are expected to exemplify honesty, integrity, and respect in all interactions. They are responsible for promoting a professional and collaborative work environment through effective communication with colleagues and the community. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, reliability, and punctuality are essential, along with the ability to coach, mentor, and develop team members to support individual and organizational success.聽
Requirements
路 At least 10 years of experience as a multi-media editor in a breaking news environment
路 Excellent writing and editing skills, news judgment, and audience sensibility
路 Experience and expertise presenting news stories using written word, video, and social media聽
路 Proven track record of innovation
路 Strong record recruiting and nurturing talent
路 Live in the Washington, D.C. area (preferably in Montgomery County, Maryland), and have a strong commitment to local journalism and to serving the community
路 Organized, deadline-oriented and scrupulous attention to detail
Salary range is $75,000-$100,000. Benefits include PTO, 401K, medical, dental, vision, life, and HSA/FSA.
Send your resume and a cover letter about why you鈥檙e a great fit for this opportunity.
ABOUT TODAY MEDIA 聽
Today Media is a multiplatform regional communications company. With print, digital and event channels, Today Media delivers content readers always look forward to. Today Media publications include Main Line Today, serving Pennsylvania鈥檚 Main Line and the western suburbs of Philadelphia; Delaware Today, serving the entire state of Delaware and the Eastern Shore; Hudson Valley Magazine, serving the seven counties that border the Hudson River; Westchester Magazine, serving the affluent suburbs of New York City; Delaware Business Times, serving the business communities throughout the entire state of Delaware; and Bethesda Magazine and Bethesda Today, serving Maryland鈥檚 Montgomery County.聽
Today Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all federal and state anti-discrimination laws.
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