ABOUT THE JOB

The assistant news editor collaborates with the News Director, Deputy News Director and Director of Digital Content to deliver on our daily content plan. The assistant news editor supervises a team of reporters and assigns, shapes and edits stories for our digital and audio platforms. The job has responsibility for managing day-to-day production of audio and digital news stories and timely delivery of them. The assistant news editor mentors reporters who have varying levels of experience. The assistant news editor will work closely with other newsroom leaders to streamline workflow, develop newsgathering and audience strategies, and foster an ambitious, inclusive work culture.

ABOUT US

We're a growing public media company with a television station and an NPR radio station that is recently launched a newsroom and new digital news platform. We're in the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania - a news-rich community whose traditional media have been battered and shrunken by layoffs and corporate ownership. Our mission: Reinvigorate our community with journalism that informs and enlightens - and beat back the shadows of a looming news desert.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

- You'll assign stories and work with other editors to implement a consistent, reliable multi-platform content plan.
- You'll work with reporters and edit their stories for the website and for our public radio station, 91.3 WLVR.
- You'll receive a handoff in the afternoon and guide the evening news plan. 
- You'll help manage the daily and weekly news workflow while planning ahead and shepherding long-term projects with the reporters you supervise.
- You'll use sharp news judgment in directing reporters and shaping story ideas, quickly turning breaking news when needed.
- You'll edit content - primarily digital and audio content -- to ensure accuracy and quality.
- You'll collaborate across departments, bring ideas, help to build audience and engagement, and work toward improving our overall operation.
- You'll cultivate a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that supports the organization's values and strategic plan

THE IDEAL CANDIDATES ARE:

Versatile, adaptable and steady under pressure.
Able to bloom in a startup environment and not get frustrated or overwhelmed by the pace of growth.
Great story tellers
Versed in social media best practices and able to optimize content through social media.
Able to cultivate a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that supports the organization's values and strategic plan.
Comfortable and capable of editing for readers and for the ear, as our platforms include a news website and a public radio station.
Able to work second-shift, likely 2 to 10 p.m. or 3 to 11 p.m., longer hours when necessary and occasional weekends.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATES HAVE:

A demonstrated record as a reporter with a versatile skill set and the temperament to lead.
Experience as an editor, supervisor or manager in a newsroom environment.
Experience producing, reporting and editing audio stories for newscasts, preferably in public radio.
High journalistic standards and news judgment.
A welcoming can-do attitude to working in a creative, demanding, competitive environment.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, analytic and organizational skills.
Bachelor's degree preferably in journalism, English, communications or equivalent.
A valid driver's license and a good driving record (as determined by a background check.)

WHAT WE'LL DO

Pay you within a range of $55,000 to $63,000 annually to start with annual merit increase eligibility
Provide an excellent benefits package that includes 401(k) with match, low-deductible health insurance, free telemedicine, innovative paid time off policies, disability and life insurances, and more
Provide you with professional growth through individual direction, training and development activities
Keep you connected with our industry through conferences and professional associations
Invite you into a culture that is supportive, respectful, inclusive, professional, and evolving
Continue our commitment to cultivating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workplace that helps us represent the voices of our community- the Lehigh Valley

Lehigh Valley Public Media highly encourages candidates with unique contributions to apply to our openings. Lehigh Valley Public Media is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team.

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This position is in Bethlehem, PA. Living in or near the Lehigh Valley is a requirement within 45 days of hire. Vaccination for COVID-19 is required to enter our studio and offices. If you are selected for interview and not vaccinated through the first booster, please let us know so we can discuss alternatives

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