EDITOR - Adams Communications : Job Details

Job descriptionThe Circleville Herald, Circleville, Ohio, is looking for a seasoned Editor to supervise and coordinate the work of the newsroom. We are looking for someone to direct or participate in developing, writing and editing news stories. You'll assign work to reporters and help them develop their stories. You will be as much a coach and mentor as an editor.As a team member we want you to inspire and be inspired. You're passionate, creative and highly technical, driven to flourish in a competitive, fast-paced environment. You're fiercely accurate, with a desire to leverage your knowledge, skills and abilities to share news stories to viewers in our local communities.You're nimble, having the ability to pivot in an ever-changing workflow. You are a team player with a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills. You have the ability to multitask, meet tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure.You will ensure stories are ready for immediate digital posting and you will be able to juggle the demands of digital and print journalism.The Circleville Herald has a close-knit newsroom. The reporters and editors are supportive, and we want to see each other succeed. We work hard, but we are serious about maintaining a good balance between work and life.The newspaper is a member of the APG Ohio group, which is located in beautiful Southeast Ohio. Our circulation area centers around Pickaway County (population 60,000) with the county seat being Circleville, a growing city of around 14,000 people. Amenities include close proximity to the scenic Hocking Hills, many lakes and activities. There is a vibrant arts and entertainment scene as well as many wonderful restaurants in Pickaway County and Southeast Ohio.Pickaway County is near the state capital, Columbus, Ohio - home to Ohio State University. This newspaper is part of APG - the Adams Publishing Group. Owner Mark Adams says: Our Associates are our most important assets. We understand that our Associates define our company. They work with teamwork and integrity to produce the best quality product and improve all areas of Adams Publishing Group.The company offers a competitive salary with comprehensive health plans, personal time off and discretionary retirement contributions.If you are passionate about journalism and want to grow your career, this is the place for you.We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.