News Editor

Overview
The Covington News is seeking its next News Editor.

Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will help shape news coverage in Newton County, from writing and layout to social media and long‑term strategic goals for the news section of the paper. They will also mentor freelance reporters to complete coverage.

Qualifications
We look for a diverse background in storytelling and all things news–related, from county and city government, to crime, to feel‑good feature stories—a jack of all trades for community journalism.

Benefits
We are a twice‑weekly print newspaper that prioritizes news coverage on social media and digital platforms 24/7, located in the heart of Covington, Georgia.

Application
To apply, please send a cover letter, résumé with references and three to five writing clips to Managing Editor Evan Newton at enewton@covnews.com. No phone calls please.

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