Editor - Adams Communications : Job Details

WEEKLY EDITORThe Dundalk Eagle is looking for an editor to run the weekly newspaper located just outside of Baltimore, Maryland. This is the sole journalist at the newspaper. You will produce stories and photos and work with page designers to produce the weekly newspaper. But you will not be alone. The Dundalk Eagle is one of a dozen newspapers in APG Chesapeake, and you will be part of the group of editors that manage those newspapers and provide a support group for each other. Your work will be supplemented by freelance writers, who you will oversee. If you are passionate about journalism and want to grow your career, this is the place for you.Who are we looking for?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, both in print and online. 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. You will work hard, but you will be serious about maintaining a good balance between work and life.The Dundalk Eagle has been covering the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge from early on the morning of March 26, with a focus on the Dundalk community and the effect the bridge has had on the community, both historically and into the future as efforts to rebuild proceed.Dundalk is a community of 66,000. Amenities include close proximity to Chesapeake Bay and all of its many water sports and activities. Dundalk is centrally located. It borders Baltimore and is about an hour from Washington, D.C., and 90 minutes from Philadelphia.This newspaper is part of 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. We will provide you with career mentoring and regular feedback on your work.Salary: $43,888.00/yearThe company offers a competitive salary with comprehensive health plans, personal time off and discretionary retirement contributions.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.