Editor

BridgeTower Media is seeking an experienced, digitally savvy Editor who can work with a strong team to create quality journalism. This position is to edit the Yellow Sheet Report, a 5-day-a-week insider newsletter covering Arizona politics and government. It requires a journalist who can develop sources to gain access behind the scenes of Arizona’s political, state government, and public policy world. This editor must also have a sharp eye for irony, hypocrisy, spin, and political theatre and able to write clever, satirical headlines and memes for straight news stories.

What skills does the job require?

3-5 years of strong journalism experience
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Experience with government reporting
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Experience with public speaking
Ability to build strong relationships with key news sources.
Ability to lead
Strong writing and editing skills
Reliable home internet connection with minimum 50mbps up/10mbps down
Reliable transportation

What will you be Responsible for?

Report on and write news stories for Yellow Sheet Report and coordinate coverage of four reporters and edit their stories.
Create a hard copy of the daily newsletter and post all stories to the Yellow Sheet Report website.
Develop trust and relationships with Arizona’s key political figures to gain inside information.
Attend and cover political events.
Develop innovative ideas for writing political and state government news stories.
Stay updated with the latest political and state government news and events.
Research political and state government stories and prepare interview questions as required.
Research, write, submit, and edit stories within established deadlines.
Write political and state government stories in unique and interesting ways to increase readership.
Perform other duties as assigned.

What does BridgeTower Media offer?

A competitive benefits package that includes health, vision, dental plus robust supplementary options.
Company paid Life, AD&D Insurance & Short and Long-Term Disability coverages
Health Savings Account with employer contribution
Free 24-hour TeleMedicine and TeleCounseling Services
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Leave Program
Unlimited PTO
Sick Time
Summer Weekend Jumpstart Hours**
Over 10 holidays paid
Tuition Assistance Program
401K with a company match
Growth opportunities to build your career
Learning & Development programs