Content Editor, Print Production And News

The New York Daily News is looking to hire a versatile print production and news editor

(Content Editor) who can shape the News’ award-winning content into a high-impact

presentation every day.

This editing position, which will include both news and sports, will be responsible for preparing

articles, photos and designs for publication in the Daily News; copy editing stories, designing

eye-catching pages and writing headlines and captions for both news and sports stories. This

position will also, at times, handle production for the Daily News’ digital platforms.

The perfect candidate will possess good news judgment, attention to detail, impressive

organizational skills and a commitment to accuracy. Print production editors must be able to

multitask and perform well under constant deadlines with minimal-to-moderate supervision in a

remote work environment. Experience with Adobe InDesign is essential, as is a strong command

of the English language and editing and design skills. An understanding of the major sports

franchises in New York City is also a plus.

Candidates must be available to work nights and weekends.

We Offer:

 Entrepreneurial, innovative, rewarding and team-oriented work environment

 Competitive base salary

 Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance

 401(k) match

 A generous (paid) flex time off policy

The NY Daily News is committed to hiring people with diverse backgrounds, voices and visions.

Be yourself. Bring yourself. Because that’s the only way we will deliver on our mission to

provide meaningful journalism to the diverse communities we serve. We hold ourselves

accountable for fostering inclusion and opportunity across race, gender, age, creed, identity and

experience. Join us.

Details

 Job Title: Print Production and News Editor (Content Editor)

 Status: Non-exempt

 Union

 Salary Range: 28.00-33.00 an hour

Responsibilities:

• Editing copy and designing print newspaper pages with an eye toward accuracy and readability,

checking for grammar, punctuation, clarity and accuracy in high impact elements; proofreading

others work; and writing headlines, captions and refers

• Working directly with reporters and editors to resolve open questions and issues.

• At times, managing nydn.com and related digital products. This will include making smart,

data-driven decisions on story promotion, inclusion and emphasis across all platforms, from sites

to apps to email newsletters to social to alerts.

• Editing articles and graphics for grammar, punctuation, clarity and accuracy; proofreading

others’ work; and writing headlines, captions and blurbs.

• Designing pages using the Daily News’ content management system and outside software such

as InDesign, Photoshop, Intellitune and Illustrator.

• Employing creativity to present all information in easy-to-read, visually appealing, informative

and energetic design.

• Meeting production deadlines and maintaining ideal page flow under minimal to moderate

supervision.

• Employing creativity and independent news judgment to text editing, designing, photo editing,

and otherwise preparing work for publication.

• Striving to meet specific individual goals to be assigned on a regular basis by supervisor.

Basic Foundation Skills

• A minimum of one-year editing and design experience at a news publication, and a solid

understanding of design basics.

• Excellent knowledge of AP Style.

• Experience writing strong, accurate print headlines.

• Strong organizational skills and news judgment.

• Ability to multi-task and perform in a fast-paced deadline-driven remote environment.

• Ability to foster excellent communication and collaboration with peers, supervisor(s),

department and newsrooms.

• Solid grasp of the rules of grammar, spelling and punctuation. Ability to write and edit

accurately with clarity, without bias.

• Strong work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit.

• Willingness to work evenings/weekends and irregular hours.

Supervisory Duties:

None.

The NY Daily News is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer.