Writer jobs in Hawaii

Oahu Publications - MidWeek has an immediate opening for an Editor/Writer.

Overall responsibilities:

• assist in developing the overall layout and production design of a newspaper. This includes writing, gathering information and interviewing, as well as keeping apprised of development in assigned area and cultivating sources

• writer would be responsible for overseeing one of our community Voice papers as its editor, including content curation, editing and pagination

• writer may be working several stories at a time with various deadlines and in various disciplines

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• efficiently produces the pre-press elements that constitute a newspaper, including understanding all the terms used along with the computer and layout (combining graphics and text); understanding and correctly interpreting proofreader marks; ability to type with speed and accuracy; able to consistently meets all deadlines

• assists with proofreading for all of the publications we oversee: MidWeek, outer island publications, magazines, Voice papers, Dining Out, Crave, Hawaii Renovation, etc.

• produces on a regular and timely basis interesting, balanced and accurate news stories that are important to the reader

• contributes by generating ideas and suggestions for stories and projects

• generates photo and graphics ideas for majority of stories undertaken

• meets deadlines and works closely with editors to make sure writing and editing of stories goes smoothly

• other duties as assigned

Skills and attributes:

• experience with Mac computers and the Adobe suite (InDesign and some Photoshop)

• good writer with strong interviewing techniques

• good sense of news and competent at finding information

• confident, organized, and not easily discouraged

• able to multitask

• able to meet deadlines

• possesses strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal

• able to work at a computer station or sit for up to three hours at a time

• attendance and punctuality is as must

Experience requirements:

• 1 year experience in a journalism- or PR-related field or;

• if no work experience, must possess a degree in journalism, communications or English

Our full-time employees enjoy a generous benefit package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Company-Matched 401k as well as sick leave and paid holidays and vacation.

We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. We recognize and appreciate the benefits of diversity in the workplace. People who share this belief or reflect a diverse background are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person