Posted Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 5:00 AM
The Richmond Times-Dispatch is looking for a versatile multi-media and multi-talented copy editor and page designer who has the traditional skills of the trade — a critical mind, solid command of AP style, top an eye for print design and the ability to do it all on deadline — as well as 21st-century digital savvy, such as social media proficiency and SEO skills. Our ideal candidate is a news and culture junk local politics, foreign affairs and what to watch on Netflix. Someone who can not only copy edit, design, write and handle anything and everything that will come at them on deadline, but also work on a long-term special projects and enterprise for our print and digital products.
The RTD is committed to community journalism. To join our team, submit a résumé, cover letter and your five best print or web headlines, designs and/or projects (print or web).
Job Duties
Edit news, business and feature stories (and possibly sports)
Use strong news judgment and attention to detail to identify problems in stories and collaboratively work toward solutions
Balance multiple assignments and priorities on deadline
Write engaging, keyword-filled headlines, as well as cutlines that complement stories
Uphold standards in a fast-paced environment
Pull wire stories and prepare them for publication
Help keep Richmond.com up to date through our content management system
Quickly and efficiently build and design print news pages
Build and design multimedia packages for Richmond.com, including photo galleries, video, interactive graphics, charts, etc.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English or related discipline
Two years of experience at a daily newspaper
Be a strong communicator, with excellent interpersonal skills, who works with desk colleagues and newsroom departments in a professional manner
Able to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends
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The Richmond Times-Dispatch is looking for a versatile multi-media and multi-talented copy editor and page designer who has the traditional skills of the trade — a critical mind, solid command of AP style, top an eye for print design and the ability to do it all on deadline — as well as 21st-century digital savvy, such as social media proficiency and SEO skills. Our ideal candidate is a news and culture junk local politics, foreign affairs and what to watch on Netflix. Someone who can not only copy edit, design, write and handle anything and everything that will come at them on deadline, but also work on a long-term special projects and enterprise for our print and digital products.
The RTD is committed to community journalism. To join our team, submit a résumé, cover letter and your five best print or web headlines, designs and/or projects (print or web).
Job Duties
Edit news, business and feature stories (and possibly sports)
Use strong news judgment and attention to detail to identify problems in stories and collaboratively work toward solutions
Balance multiple assignments and priorities on deadline
Write engaging, keyword-filled headlines, as well as cutlines that complement stories
Uphold standards in a fast-paced environment
Pull wire stories and prepare them for publication
Help keep Richmond.com up to date through our content management system
Quickly and efficiently build and design print news pages
Build and design multimedia packages for Richmond.com, including photo galleries, video, interactive graphics, charts, etc.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English or related discipline
Two years of experience at a daily newspaper
Be a strong communicator, with excellent interpersonal skills, who works with desk colleagues and newsroom departments in a professional manner
Able to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends
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