WOODBURY, MN – (WNN) – Woodbury News Net is seeking an editor for our evolving online news platform that is at the forefront of the national nonprofit, community-led, local news movement. This position is expected to change over time as resources grow and our newsroom and coverage expand. This is a part-time position (20 hrs/week), with the potential to evolve to full-time.
Our goal is to be the go-to source for local news and information by providing trustworthy journalism with meaningful content that is well-sourced, factual, and unbiased. WNN’s weekly email newsletter, The Roundabout, has grown from 100 to 3,000 subscribers since its launch nine months ago.
The Editor will develop news coverage plans and assign reporting on essential topics and beats; oversee how stories are posted and updated in WNN’s digital assets; uphold WNN’s journalistic standards; and serve as a liaison with operations, outreach, and technology team leaders. The editor will oversee the growth and development of a team of reporters, writers, photographers, and other contributors as we add paid positions to our volunteer team. The Editor will become knowledgeable about Woodbury (Minnesota’s eighth largest city with more than 80,000 residents), be a visible part of the community, and develop a vital network of contacts to sustain WNN.
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