Sports Editor - Bedford, VA

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Sports Editor
The Bedford Bulletin
Bedford, Virginia

The Bedford Bulletin, a 4,900-circulation weekly newspaper located at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains between Roanoke and Lynchburg, VA, is seeking a sports editor. Candidates must be dedicated to producing a quality sports section with balanced and in-depth coverage. The Bedford Bulletin offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and paid time-off benefits. The newspaper can be found online at www.bedfordbulletin.com.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field, or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of AP style and libel law
• Good photography skills and knowledge of Photoshop
• Proficient in the use of Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign, to design the sports section on a weekly basis
• Have experience scheduling stringers
• Experience and drive to use social media
• Possess flair to drive new ideas for local sports coverage
• Ability to work independently with superior results
• Be available for night and weekend games coverage
• Must have valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Essential Functions:

• Write crisp, accurate and compelling stories, headlines and photo captions
• Write a mixture of game stories and feature stories for the sports pages
• Develop relationships with area coaches to facilitate the flow of information to the newspaper
• Shoot clear and compelling photos
• Design the sports section using InDesign
• Design and lay out weekly sports pages and other pages as needed
• Load stories and photos onto the website
• Serve as a backup for other members of the news team
• Meet established deadlines of the newspaper

This is currently an exempt salaried position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer



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Sports Editor - Bedford Bulletin - Bedford, VA