Sports Editor

News West Publishing Company, a division of Brehm Communications, Inc. (BCI),  is seeking a full-time Sports Editor for its Bullhead City, AZ, office. 

We are currently seeking a talented Sports Editor with a deft touch, solid editing skills, creative flair in designing pages, knowledge of AP style and experience managing an editorial team. This position will assume responsibility for the publications' sports content and design and requires a diverse skill set with the ability to manage a sports news team and work positively with the community members and colleagues alike. 

Please note that all applicants must provide writing samples or a link to an online portfolio when submitting a resume. 

COMPENSATION:  DOE

REQUIREMENTS 

The responsibilities of this position involve covering a variety of news and require a zest for both features and hard news. The ideal candidate will have outstanding writing and reporting abilities, with adherence to quality standards, and can produce clean copy under deadline pressure. Photo skills a major plus. 

EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor's degree in journalism/communications or equivalent experience writing stories, interviewing and researching preferred 
• Experience as a sports editor for a daily or weekly newspaper is preferred 
• Experience with page design is preferred 
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Mac operating systems, Adobe Photoshop and InDesign 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills a must; applicants should be able to clearly write a while adhering to basic rules of grammar and newspaper style 
• Possess strong writing and editing skills; reads copy to detect errors in spelling, punctuation and syntax 
• Verifies facts, dates and statistics; confers with news sources regarding story leads and verification of information
• Rewrites or modifies copy to conform to publication's style and editorial policy; reads page proofs to detect errors and indicates corrections
• Writes or rewrites headlines, captions, columns, articles, and stories according to publication requirements
• Selects and modifies photographs and illustrative materials to conform to space and subject matter requirements
• Initiates or replies to correspondence regarding material published or being considered for publication.
• Subscribe to and implement company’s “reader friendly” news philosophy.
• Works with stringers and reporters assigned to sports.
• Teach computer, editing, writing knowledge to section editors and reporters.
• Assists news desk in production of daily products and special sections as needed.
• Have proven success in reporting/content creation 
• Ability to speak effectively with groups of the public or employees 
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form• Analyze data and make recommendations 
• Highly organized with strong project management skills 
• Possess valid driver's license 
• Possess automobile insurance that meet's company minimums 
• Willing to undergo pre-employment drug, motor vehicle and background screenings 

CANDIDATE APPLICATION 

Please submit your resume, three (3) samples of your work, three (3) professional references, and salary expectations/requirements in a PDF or Word format only. 

Brehm Communications, Inc., and its divisions and subsidiaries, promotes Equal Opportunity Employment in the hiring of qualified candidates and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, color, religion, gender or age. 

Brehm Communications, Inc. (BCI), is a privately-held newspaper and multi-media company established in 1910. We are publishers to more than 40 daily, weekly, semi-weekly newspapers, shoppers and niche publications located in the states of California, Arizona, Utah, and Nevada.