American Public Media Group · 1 day ago
Editor - On Call
American Public Media Group is seeking an Editor, On Call responsible for news content across all channels. This role involves assigning and coordinating daily and breaking news coverage, editing stories for newscasts, and leading audio, video, and social content production.
Media and Entertainment
Responsibilities
Lead reporters, digital editors and newscasters on assigned schedule
Assign and edit news stories, guide daily coverage across channels (audio, video, digital, social)
Edit newscast material and longer audio features
Write and produce breaking news stories and create content for audio and digital platforms as needed
Assist editing staff on daily and long-term special projects as scheduled
Duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, or equivalent education or work experience
2 years of experience in editing or equivalent experience; 5 or more years of experience in journalism
Experience in maintaining high journalistic standards, such as AP style, accuracy and fairness, under deadline pressure
Track record of strong decision-making and independent work
Superior organizational and communication skills
Knowledge of broadcast and digital news production
Ability to assign and manage coverage of challenging news events
Strong interest in engagement tools to increase audience reach
Willingness to contribute to and participate in fostering a culture of equity and inclusion in support of company goals
Preferred
Ability to use non-traditional approaches and other audience engagement tools/methods
Ability to identify and develop opportunities for news sources and contacts
Understands the process of distribution of content on all channels
Data journalism training
Knowledge of Spanish, Hmong, Somali, or another language used by large populations of Minnesotans
Benefits
Medical plans with HSA and FSA options
Dental
Vision
Life and AD&D
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Paid Parental Leave and Paid Caregiver Leave after 1 year
Vacation (3 wks./per year, pro-rated, based on hours worked)
Sick time (12 days, pro-rated, based on hours worked)
Holiday Pay (10 holidays + 2 floating holidays each year)
Volunteer Time (8 hours per year)
Long-Term Care and Critical Illness insurance options
Employee Assistance Program
403(b) Retirement Plan
Company
American Public Media Group
American Public Media Group (APMG) works to create the future of public media by amplifying voices to inform, include, and inspire.