News Editor

Restoration NewsMedia is seeking an experienced journalist to serve as news editor of The Johnstonian News in Johnston County. The Johnstonian News is a treasured institution in the community which publishes news continuously online with a weekly print edition distributed each Wednesday.

The editor will be a player with writing and reporting duties. We want someone who has the chops to tackle complex investigative and enterprise stories along with a genuine passion for community news. If you're a good multitasker who can balance long-term projects with daily duties and someone who thrives on deadline pressure, we're interested in talking to you.

In addition to editing reporters' stories, the Johnstonian News editor will solicit news submissions from government agencies and nonprofits. The editor should be comfortable representing The Johnstonian News in the community and welcome opportunities to address civic clubs and facilitate panel discussions, candidate forums and other public-interest events.

The successful candidate will be a skilled writer who prizes precision and clarity. Our next editor should have a working knowledge of AP style, open government issues and basic libel and copyright law, along with leadership experience in the news industry. Familiarity with online content management systems, photography and video are a plus. The position is ideal for a senior reporter looking to take on more responsibility.

The position is based at The Johnstonian office in downtown Smithfield, with some regular travel to neighboring towns and occasional remote work as needed. Page design experience isn't necessary, as our media services team handles pagination for both publications.

Restoration NewsMedia is a family-owned news and information company based in Wilson, North Carolina, that publishes five local newspapers and provides consulting, management, page design and website design and hosting services to the media industry. We are an equal-opportunity employer offering competitive compensation and standard benefits including health, dental and vision insurance and a 401(k) retirement plan.

To apply, send a letter of interest, resume and 3-5 clips. No phone calls, please.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person