Editor - Gillett News (Gillett, WI)

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and savvy Content Editor to oversee our content publishing needs in a fast-paced work environment. You will work with a team of writers and designers to develop and curate compelling and engaging content for our audience.

Duties & Responsibilities

Editors are the backbone of our team and primary duties include: content strategy, proofreading and editing, analyzing readership data, and developing our content strategy. Editors may also be responsible to:

• Editing, formatting and uploading articles written by Gillett News reporters, columnists and community submissions.
• Attending and publishing a report/summary of Gillett City Council meetings (held on the first Thursday of every month at City Hall) and other important municipal meetings.
• Writing and publishing at least one story a week.
• Supervise a team of writers and coordinate with freelance contributors.
• Proofread and edit spelling, grammar and syntax.
• Ensure that content meets the company or client’s needs, and follows our in-house style guide.
• Organize, modify and update existing content.
• Verify content and information.
• Work with the graphic design team to ensure a user-friendly experience.
• Collaborate with co-workers and come up with fresh, creative content ideas, keeping our audience in mind.
• Manage a busy workload according to deadline.
• Analyze data and analytics, and seek to increase reader engagement and retention.
• Knowledge of SEO and industry best practices.
• Represent the organization at launches, meetings, and press events.

Experience & Qualifications

To excel in this role, you will have experience in developing and editing content, as well as excellent communication and organizational skills. Applicants must also:

• Be 18 years or older.
• Have regular access to a computer, phone and the internet.
• Proficient in the English language with good writing and grammar skills.
• Be self motivated, outgoing with good communication skills.

Willing to train the right candidate!

For more information about this position contact the Gillett News team at (920) 288-2447 or by email at editor@gillettnews.com.