News/Sports Editor

The Moberly Monitor-index, a weekly publication, has an immediate opening for a news/sports editor who can handled our editorial coverage. The perfect candidate will be able to handle all editorial functions in print and online and understand the importance of relationships in the community. This is a great position for someone who wants to work for an independent, family-owned company that values community journalism.

This is not a desk job as our editor is our primary news/sports writer and photographer. We want local names and faces to fill each publication. The ideal candidate will be able to prioritize our news and sports coverage. We’re looking for someone who can cover a city council or school board meeting one night, be able to write a great feature the next day, as well as following the high school athletic scene.

This full-time position includes a competitive salary and benefits including health, dental and vision insurance. Send resume, samples of your work and references to Publisher Tim Schmidt at tim@mystandardnews.com.