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Shaw Media is looking for an enthusiastic sports editor to oversee local sports coverage for The Record Newspapers, based in Yorkville, IL.
This is an opportunity for a sports journalist to step in and lead coverage for an area with robust preps and community sports.
We are looking for an editor who will continue to grow our print and digital audience, and who relishes taking chances with innovative enterprise and feature ideas. The editor will be expected to cover events and write interesting local enterprise stories, as well as manage and edit sports stringers.
Candidates must understand the difference between writing and editing for print and writing and editing for various digital platforms, and that today's sports news must be reported as it happens. A strong understanding and comfort level with disseminating news and scores via social media is essential.
Candidates should possess a passion for community sports journalism and the ability to work collaboratively with photographers, reporters and sports editors from other Shaw markets to produce a great newspaper and website.
At least three years of professional experience preferred. Solid knowledge of AP Style and grammar is required. Experience with the web and multimedia is a plus.
Shaw Media offers a comprehensive benefit package.
Interested candidates may submit their resume and cover letter:
Online: Apply Now below!
Mail to: Shaw Media - Sports Editor Yorkville
PO Box 250
Crystal Lake, IL 60039
Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.
This posting may not include all duties of the position.
Shaw Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer and drug free workplace.
Sports Editor KCR | Shaw Media
This is an opportunity for a sports journalist to step in and lead coverage for an area with robust preps and community sports.
We are looking for an editor who will continue to grow our print and digital audience, and who relishes taking chances with innovative enterprise and feature ideas. The editor will be expected to cover events and write interesting local enterprise stories, as well as manage and edit sports stringers.
Candidates must understand the difference between writing and editing for print and writing and editing for various digital platforms, and that today's sports news must be reported as it happens. A strong understanding and comfort level with disseminating news and scores via social media is essential.
Candidates should possess a passion for community sports journalism and the ability to work collaboratively with photographers, reporters and sports editors from other Shaw markets to produce a great newspaper and website.
At least three years of professional experience preferred. Solid knowledge of AP Style and grammar is required. Experience with the web and multimedia is a plus.
Shaw Media offers a comprehensive benefit package.
Interested candidates may submit their resume and cover letter:
Online: Apply Now below!
Mail to: Shaw Media - Sports Editor Yorkville
PO Box 250
Crystal Lake, IL 60039
Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.
This posting may not include all duties of the position.
Shaw Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer and drug free workplace.
Sports Editor KCR | Shaw Media
