Editor

Sports Editor

Salary: $40,000-45,000

The Cecil Whig is seeking an experienced sports editor to lead our sports department and work with other staff across Maryland.

We’re seeking a seasoned editor with demonstrated success in managing a daily newspaper sports department in print and digital formats. The ideal candidate will have experience producing exceptional print, web and social media content. Photography skill is a bonus.

Elkton, MD where the Cecil Whig is served is a city of 15,910 people with six public high schools.

Top candidates will be passionate about high school and college sports and will also understand the importance readers place on local sports coverage.

Finally, we’re seeking candidates who can drive coverage that goes beyond game play, to include sports feature and enterprise stories.

Qualified candidates may send a cover letter, resume, writing and photography samples.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.