Summary

The Caledonia Argus is looking for its next newsroom leader who will lead by example, engage with our audience and community on a regular basis, develop and procure content that ensures “must read” status, be organized and efficient, and work harmoniously with other team members in our group of newspapers.As the Associate Editor, you will head up the news reporting for the Caledonia Argus, and organize the weekly printed paper, while ensuring the website is constantly updated.

The goal for our Associate Editor is to maintain and increase readership and subscribership, and to help the team continually improve our printed publications and digital platforms.

Location

The city of Caledonia is located in Scenic Bluff Country in Houston County, offering a vibrant downtown that is well known for its charm in Southeast Minnesota. There is no shortage of news to cover, with a highly active city government and school district, healthy service groups, a wide range of nonprofits and small businesses, a robust arts scene, and a number of frequently debated issues.

Expectations

Live in or near the city and come into the office regularly Create and procure must read content for our print and digital offerings Lead and manage online and print publishing cycles and develop effective planning for both Plan and execute regular social media postings and other audience engagement efforts Engage with the community at a wide variety of events, happenings, clubs, meetings, etc.
Help the team develop targeted e-newsletters based on reader interests
Comply with media law and ethical guidelines
Be an effective member of the APG Southern Minn leadership team

Requirements

Working experience in the journalistic field, preferably with writing background
Strong writing skills and an excellent portfolio
A proven ability to be both self-sufficient and capable of working in a team
Demonstrated news judgement
An eye for detail along with critical thinking
A penchant for organization and multitasking An understanding and interest in the use of computers and technology
Degree in journalism or related field (preferable but not required)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Benefits
The fringe benefits include medical (split between employer and employee), dental and vision options (employee paid). There are three company-sponsored benefits, including short-term disability, long-term disability and a term life insurance policy. The company pays for six major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day), plus volunteer days and floating holidays.

In addition, employees accrue 3.12 hours of paid leave per pay period in the first year of employment (80 hours) and increasing to 4.68 hours per pay period (120 hours) after their one-year anniversary of employment.

The company will pay 35 cents to the mile for work-related driving, in addition to a monthly sum for use of a smartphone on the job. The company has the option of making a discretionary match to the 401K retirement plan after year’s end.