News Editor

The Vacaville Reporter is looking for a News Editor to lead a team of reporters covering breaking news in Vacaville and the surrounding Solano County communities, along with stories both in print and online that will engage our audience.

What you will do:

Lead the charge by assigning and editing compelling stories, ensuring accuracy and adherence to journalistic standards.

Take charge of news budgets, optimizing resources for effective coverage.

Work collaboratively with our small team of journalists to foster a dynamic and supportive newsroom environment.

Dive into local reporting, contributing to the of stories in our community.

What you will bring:

Journalism experience, AP style knowledge and the ability to quickly compile accurate reporting on a variety of topics; spelling and grammar skills required

Experience working with various technologies for the position including PC laptops, digital cameras and recording equipment

Good people skills are necessary for conducting interviews with sources

Bachelor's degree preferred; experience in a professional journalism newsroom required

Travel:

Some required within the geographic region

Most work is done remotely. Driving to cover stories is occasionally required

Please note, only candidates residing in California will be considered

Who we are:

The Vacaville Reporter, a subsidiary of MediaNews Group, is a newspaper in the town of Vacaville, California. It also covers surrounding Solano County, California, including Fairfield, California and Dixon, California.

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