Community News Service Editor

Community News Service Editor

Posting Summary

Manage and guide all editing operations for the student-powered newsroom of the Community News Service, a local reporting program that provides news content to partner outlets across Vermont. The Community News Service is the local laboratory of UVM's Center for Community News, a national organization working to grow and strengthen the role of college reporting programs in addressing the local news crisis across the U.S. This role is a collaboration with UVM's College of Arts and Sciences. It's a fast-paced job for someone with news reporting and editing experience who wants to mentor the next generation of journalists and storytellers.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Bachelor's degree in journalism, English or related field. Two to four years of experience in news reporting or editing at an established news organization. Ability to tell engaging stories on multiple platforms and help students do the same. Strong knowledge of Associated Press style, news judgment and ethics, writing and reporting skills. Adept at editing stories for accuracy, style, and vision. Familiar with basic web site content management systems, news platforms, social media promotion and digital reporting trends.

Desirable Qualifications

Ability to balance the competing needs of students, community partners and UVM, in close collaboration with journalism faculty. Enthusiastic about working with students who have no previous journalism experience and need more patience and guidance with each story. Willingness to help promote newsroom content and impact across Vermont.

Anticipated Pay Range

$60,000 to $70,000

Other Information

Special Conditions

Bargaining unit position, External candidates must complete a 4-month probationary period, A probationary period may be required, A probationary period may be required for current UVM employees, Background Check required for this position

FLSA

Exempt

Union Position

Yes, UVMSU

Job Location

Burlington, Vermont, United States

Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11 : 59 PM EST.)

Open Until Filled

No

Department

Center for Community News / 31250

Employee FTE

Employee Term

For full job description and to apply, visit https : / / www.uvmjobs.com / postings / 82023

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