We're a community-focused media company based in Chesapeake, VA, dedicated to providing hyper-local news and content that matters to our neighbors. We are expanding our editorial staff to support a growing readership and are searching for a dedicated part-time/full-time editor adept at handling diverse content, ranging from breaking news to in-depth feature articles. As a local editor based in Chesapeake, your primary focus will be curating, refining, and enhancing stories that resonate with our Chesapeake audience.
The Editorial Mission In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate closely with our writing staff, contributing directly to the quality and appeal of our local media coverage. Your editorial craftsmanship will refine raw content into engaging, factually sound narratives that keep our Chesapeake neighbors informed, entertained, and connected.
What You'll Be Tasked With
- Reviewing and revising articles, news stories, and community submissions for accuracy, clarity, and adherence to our editorial style guide.
- Collaborating with writers to strengthen their content through constructive feedback and targeted revisions.
- Fact-checking to ensure content is reliable and credible.
- Conducting light research as required for stories, enriching depth and comprehensiveness.
- Creating compelling headlines, subheadings, and image captions to boost audience engagement.
- Upholding standards of journalistic integrity and editorial excellence.
- Using content management systems (CMS) to upload, format, and optimize content for digital delivery.
- Staying abreast of the local Chesapeake happenings and national media trends, ensuring timely, culturally appropriate local coverage.
Credentials & Strengths Required
- Professional history in editing, journalism, content creation, or a relevant field.
- Excellent command of English, backed up by exemplary grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Proficiency in fact-checking techniques and online research tools.
- Solid understanding of SEO standards and best practices for web content.
- Familiarity with content management systems (CMS), content creation software, and editing tools.
- Ability to work efficiently in a deadline-driven local media environment.
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
- Passion for hyper-local news and a commitment to delivering quality media.
Bonus Considerations
- Familiarity with the Chesapeake, VA region and local happenings.
- Working knowledge of AP style guidelines.
- Hands-on experience with multimedia content creation (e.g., video, podcast).
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation, commensurate with editing knowledge and professional journey.
- Comprehensive benefits plan, including health, dental, and vision insurance, if employed full-time.
- Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays.
- Professional development funds for training and industry engagement.
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic local media setting, contributing to an important community function.
- Flexible work schedule, with options for both part-time and full-time roles. This includes options for remote opportunities that will let you thrive and contribute to our editing goals. Whether full-time or part-time you can feel confident knowing you will thrive and be contributing to Chesapeake media. Our main concern is making sure you can add that Chesapeake charm while simultaneously checking for correct grammar and writing syntax.
We provide flexible hours along with great compensation. There is also a potential growth path open for the right candidate.