ILLINOIS PRESS ASSOCIATION is hiring: Digital Features Editor in ...
ILLINOIS PRESS ASSOCIATION - Springfield, IL, United States, 62777
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Overview
Do you have what it takes to have your finger on the pulse of what's fun about Springfield? The State Journal-Register has an immediate opening for a Digital Features Editor. This person is responsible for planning and executing vibrant daily online content centered on local entertainment, arts, pop culture, and lifestyle.
Responsibilities include:
- Assigning and producing engaging stories, lists, and multimedia content.
- Coordinating the packaging of this content for the print edition's features sections.
- Coordinating special sections.
Our features sections also include The Voice, which is written by and for high school students.
What you need to succeed in the job:
- Strong online and social media skills.
- Excellent organization and planning.
- Attention to detail.
- Core journalism fundamentals.
Previous experience as an editor is strongly encouraged but not mandatory. Video editing skills are also helpful, but we'll consider candidates who are ready to learn. A college degree and at least two years of experience are required.
Applicants should send a resume, a statement explaining how they'd approach the job, and links to no more than six work samples to Angie Muhs, executive editor, at angie.muhs@sj-r.com. No phone calls, please. The SJR is an equal opportunity employer.
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