Managing Editor
The Cordele Dispatch is looking for someone who has a passion for community reporting, loves chasing news stories, enjoys copy editing and has impeccable news judgment. A Boone
Newspapers affiliate, the Cordele Dispatch offers a
competitive salary, benefits and an excellent opportunity for advancement.
Candidates must be able to generate compelling and accurate
content very quickly as well as have the ability to report on a wide range of subjects covered by our community newspaper. This position requires the ability to juggle multiple deadlines for several publications so multitasking is required. We would prefer a
candidate with experience in finding and writing compelling, in-depth stories, with a work record that demonstrates the ability to meet deadlines, be able to write basic news or breaking stories quickly as well as in-depth articles on a variety of topics.
In addition to news reporting, this writer will have the opportunity to contribute to a variety of other publications, including several niche products.
Preferred skills:
� Reporting, writing and editing skills
� Pagination experience a plus (will train)
� Advanced skills with Microsoft Word, Acrobat and Gmail
� Knowledge of AP style
� Ability to develop relationships with community leaders, news sources
� An understanding of the way local governments function
� Proficiency with social media applications, including Face book, Twitter and Instagram
� Experience with content generating websites like Wordpress a plus
� Ability to contribute story ideas
� Ability to shoot quality photographs as needed
� Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite products (including InDesign and PhotoShop) is a plus
To apply, send:
� Cover letter
� Resume
� Three best samples of writing; attached as Word or PDF files
� Design samples (if available)
To: ------------
Job Type: 1 Full-time
The Cordele Dispatch is looking for someone who has a passion for community reporting, loves chasing news stories, enjoys copy editing and has impeccable news judgment. A Boone
Newspapers affiliate, the Cordele Dispatch offers a
competitive salary, benefits and an excellent opportunity for advancement.
Candidates must be able to generate compelling and accurate
content very quickly as well as have the ability to report on a wide range of subjects covered by our community newspaper. This position requires the ability to juggle multiple deadlines for several publications so multitasking is required. We would prefer a
candidate with experience in finding and writing compelling, in-depth stories, with a work record that demonstrates the ability to meet deadlines, be able to write basic news or breaking stories quickly as well as in-depth articles on a variety of topics.
In addition to news reporting, this writer will have the opportunity to contribute to a variety of other publications, including several niche products.
Preferred skills:
� Reporting, writing and editing skills
� Pagination experience a plus (will train)
� Advanced skills with Microsoft Word, Acrobat and Gmail
� Knowledge of AP style
� Ability to develop relationships with community leaders, news sources
� An understanding of the way local governments function
� Proficiency with social media applications, including Face book, Twitter and Instagram
� Experience with content generating websites like Wordpress a plus
� Ability to contribute story ideas
� Ability to shoot quality photographs as needed
� Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite products (including InDesign and PhotoShop) is a plus
To apply, send:
� Cover letter
� Resume
� Three best samples of writing; attached as Word or PDF files
� Design samples (if available)
To: ------------
Job Type: 1 Full-time