Editorial Page Editor

The Post and Courier, America's second oldest newspaper and winner of the Pulitzer Prize, is seeking an Editortial Page Editor for its Charleston, SC office. In this role you will efficiently manage the accurate, timely release of editorial pages and stories.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Rejecting writing that appears to be plagiarized, published elsewhere, or of little interest to readers.

• Editing content.

• Contributing editorial pieces.

• Fact checking, spelling, grammar, writing style, page design and photos.

• Motivating and developing editorial staff.

• Ensuring the final draft is complete and there are no omissions.

• Handling reader complaints and taking responsibility for issues after publication.

• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements, minimum education level, and experience:

• BS in journalism or relevant field

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in copy editing/page design.

• Experience with editorial layout systems.

• Experience with software used for page design/copy editing (InDesign, InCopy, etc.)

• Management Experience required.

• Solid understanding of editorial style and guidelines (AP Style).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail.

• Ability to multi-task and work in a faced paced environment under the pressure of strict deadlines.

• Strong analytical skills, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills.