City Editor

Southern California News Group

San Bernardino, California, US
Base: $70,000; bonus/equity: phone stipend include...
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Five years newspaper editing experience
Strong ap style and legal standards knowledge
Ability to work weekends and holidays
The Southern California News Group is seeking a City Editor to lead their Inland Empire news team, focusing on local government coverage in Riverside and San Bernardino counties. The ideal candidate should have extensive editing experience, strong writing skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while mentoring reporters

Job Summary

  • The role involves supervising a team of reporters to produce consistent and well-written coverage for the Inland Empire.
  • Candidates must be flexible to work weekends, holidays, and off-hours to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • The position offers a salary of $70,000 plus a phone stipend along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and 401k.

Matching Summary

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The Southern California News Group is seeking a City Editor to lead their Inland Empire news team, focusing on local government coverage in Riverside and San Bernardino counties. The ideal candidate should have extensive editing experience, strong writing skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while mentoring reporters.

Salary

Base: $70,000; Bonus/Equity: Phone stipend included; Benefits: Medical, dental, life, disability, 401k, PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Five years newspaper editing experience
  • Strong AP style and legal standards knowledge
  • Ability to work weekends and holidays
  • Experience with web, mobile, and print platforms
  • Supervising reporters in breaking news situations

Nice-to-have

  • Existing contacts within Riverside or San Bernardino market
  • Genuine enthusiasm for community accountability journalism
  • Coachability for developing reporter skills
  • Flexibility to coordinate regional content

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
  • Pass pre-employment background check and MVR

Work Rights

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