Editor in Chief jobs in Montgomery, AL

The Wetumpka Herald and The Tallassee Tribune need a dynamic and talented sports editor to continue the award-winning sports coverage in our growing communities. The successful candidate will be the sports editor of Elmore County, which includes Wetumpka and Tallassee. The Tribune and the flagship paper Wetumpka Herald cover six high schools and the region around the South's largest recreational lake – Lake Martin.

We need someone who loves youth and high school sports as much as the people who live here. Our readers consume local sports in great quantity, both in print and on our website. The Elmore County sports editor will lead our sports coverage in Wetumpka and Tallassee and work closely with our sports editor in Alexander City and Dadeville in Tallapoosa County to ensure we provide the area's best coverage. We want a thoughtful writer who can spotlight our community's special student-athletes while producing balanced and in-depth coverage of our area. Additionally, the proximity to Lake Martin offers the opportunity to write about recreation, water sports, and outdoor news as well. Our coverage has received statewide recognition, a tradition we want to continue.

Basic social media skills are important because the community is hungry for up-to-date local sports news. Our website is updated daily and reporters are encouraged to use Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and other platforms to expand our reach. Some basic photography skills and knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite are helpful but not essential.

The Elmore County Sports Editor is based at The Wetumpka Herald office and will be part of the locally owned and operated award-winning media company Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc. Excellent benefits and working environment. Send your best work samples, a brief cover letter, and resume to lizi.gwin@alexcityoutlook.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30,000.00 - $35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Wetumpka, AL 36092 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Wetumpka, AL 36092: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person