Life Editor

Overview
The Daily Journal in Kankakee is searching for a Life Editor to join the team. In addition to overseeing the newspaper's Life section and working as editor of Lifestyles of Kankakee County (the Journal's quarterly magazine), this role is also heavily involved in the day-to-day production of the newspaper.

This position is full-time and hybrid (in the downtown Kankakee-based office Monday through Wednesday and then working remotely Thursday and Friday).

Duties

• Overseeing the Life section of the Daily Journal.
• Overseeing production of Lifestyles of Kankakee County (four times per year).
• Assisting in overseeing the newspaper production.
• Copy edit stories from other reporters/wire.
• Write feature articles and news briefs (this includes conducting interviews and working on deadlines)

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will provide an enthusiastic energy to both the newsroom and community, possessing skills as a reporter, writer, photographer and more.

Requirements include:

• A bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, media or any related field preferred

• Previous work experience in journalism or a related field preferred

• A working understanding of Microsoft and Google programs pertaining to email and document sharing

• An understanding of social media engagement, both as an individual reporter and as a representative of the Daily Journal

• Proficiency in AP style and a firm grasp on grammar and punctuation

• Excellent written and oral skills, both in interviews and any potential audio or video work

• Integrity, reliability, accuracy and fairness

• The ability to work on deadlines, including working with page designers
• At least one year of experience in news editing and news writing.
• A valid driver’s license and vehicle are required
• Possession of strong news judgment.

Email your resume and relevant writing samples to tleddin@daily-journal.com. Once the application is submitted and reviewed, you will be provided a copy editing test prior to an interview being scheduled. Interviews will be scheduled upon appropriate completion of the test.

The Daily Journal is located in Kankakee, Illinois, roughly a one-hour drive south of Chicago, and proudly covers all of Kankakee and Iroquois Counties, as well as portions of Will and Grundy Counties.

Competitive wages are offered based on experience:

Benefits included:

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Health savings account

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

• Fuel reimbursement

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Kankakee, IL 60901 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Kankakee, IL 60901: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kankakee, IL 60901