Daily Hampshire Gazette is hiring: News and Engagement Editor in Northampton

The Daily Hampshire Gazette seeks an experienced opinion page and local news editor to be part of a hardworking team of journalists focused on covering Hampshire County in western Massachusetts. 

The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating and editing a high volume of daily editorial submissions while assisting with a broad range of editorial needs. This is a position that requires serious multi-tasking skills, an open mind, and an unwavering commitment to accuracy and fairness. Candidates should have exceptional editing, fact-checking and writing skills, as the position involves working with a diverse readership writing on complex topics of the day. 

Additionally, candidates are expected to help edit and publish local news, deliver constructive feedback to writers and reporters and play a key role in the newspaper's digital transformation with the aim of serving readers across multiple platforms and growing its audience. 

The news and engagement editor must be a team player who will be asked to work occasional nights or weekends. The position is based in Northampton, MA. 

Interested? Send a resume, cover letter and salary expectations to Pioneer Valley Executive Editor Dan Crowley. No phone calls, please. 

The Daily Hampshire Gazette, named New England newspaper of the year in 2024, is owned by Newspapers of New England, a family-owned company with a commitment to serious local journalism. 

We offer competitive pay, paid vacation and personal days and benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance and a 401K. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. 

Salary/Compensation: $50,000 - $60,000 per year