News Editor Job at WHYY, Philadelphia, PA

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  • WHYY
  • Philadelphia, PA

Job Description

Job Details

Management

HQ - Philadelphia PA

Temporary

4 Year Degree

Description

About WHYY

WHYY serves the Philadelphia region with trusted journalism eye-opening storytelling and intimate local arts programming. Our curiosity and commitment to this community is what drives our programming. Its also what drives our hiring.

Below youll find an employment opportunity in the fast-paced setting of the Philadelphia regions leading public media provider. The award-winning professional staff of WHYY sets the bar high in television radio and online. Whether its preparing a program to air or a behind-the-scenes role in support all positions are vital to continuingand growingour impact in our community.

WHYY offers a voice to those not heard a platform to share everyones stories a foundation to empower early and lifelong learners and a trusted space for unbiased news. Learn more about our Social Responsibility Program . Its how we live.

About the Role

WHYY News seeks a News Editor to join a team of journalists covering Greater Philadelphia. The editing responsibilities include assigning shaping editing and producing news content such as web stories audio and digital news content. Editing needs are general and include a range of reporting beats and/or topics as assigned.

The ideal candidate has solid news judgment ability to cultivate engaging storylines experience with coaching reporters and the capability to quickly turn editing of breaking and major news when needed.

This editor also has a track record of managing teams leading news coverage and/or developing enterprising news stories. The ideal candidate is inspiring energizing and capable of mentoring reporters with varying levels of experience. The News Editor is familiar with the Delaware Valley and can come into the office at least four days per week or as assigned. The regularly scheduled shift will include at least one weekend day.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Edit daily and weekly editorial workflows from assigned reporters.

  • Edit news content to ensure accuracy and quality of all work.

  • Multitasker and self-starter that manages and directs reporter workflows and meets deadlines.

  • Possess solid news judgment and edits with Associated Press style and WHYY News style.

  • Team player and proactive to advance news storytelling and coverage.

  • Works on assigned special projects and participates in community events if assigned.

  • Supports building an inclusive work environment and cultivates staff work and coverage that represents a variety of perspectives.

  • Maintains a regular and consistent schedule.

  • Available to work holidays nights and/or weekends per department scheduling needs and the news cycle.

  • Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

Education: A Bachelors degree in journalism communications or a related field or the equivalent professional experience.

Experience: Five years of daily journalism experience. At least two years of experience as an editor of a print or radio newsroom in the role of an assignment editor or comparable editing and management experience. Demonstrated effectiveness managing staff both in person and remotely. Knowledge of legal and ethical standards of broadcast journalism. Experience demonstrating editorial decision making and cultural competency. Multiplatform editing experience.

Technical Skills: Experience working across platforms: Must understand differences in text and audio script editing; must have understanding of digital journalism including search engine optimization and visual elements; and an understanding of video production.

Job Tags

Temporary work, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Shift work, Night shift,

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