Associate Editor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida.

📋 Description

• Ownership of the assignment desk and workflow management

• Collaborate closely with the Publisher to develop the monthly editorial strategy and determine coverage priorities

• Assign and monitor stories from initial pitch through to publication, ensuring writers are aligned with project scope and deadlines

• Facilitate collaborative story-planning discussions with both staff and freelance contributors to cultivate compelling hyperlocal ideas

• Editing and quality assurance

• Review and perform line edits on all content before the copy editing stage (focusing on clarity, structure, voice, accuracy, and flow)

• Ensure that stories adhere to editorial standards regarding fairness, sourcing, and local relevance

• Occasionally contribute high-impact stories, features, or opinion pieces as required

• Team coordination and production oversight

• Supervise our staff writer while coordinating a small team of contributors and freelance writers

• Periodically recruit and onboard new freelance writers to adapt to changing editorial needs

• Collaborate closely with the graphic design team to facilitate final page production and ensure a smooth transition to print

• Keep the issue on schedule and help guarantee that we consistently meet monthly print deadlines

• Community engagement

• Establish and nurture working relationships with elected officials, business leaders, and community stakeholders to support reporting and advance the publication’s editorial objectives

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in editing within a newsroom or news publishing setting (community/local preferred)

• Strong news judgment with the ability to shape angles, tighten structure, and enhance clarity quickly

• Exceptional line-editing skills and a keen attention to detail

• Proficient in AP Style with the ability to uphold consistent house style

• Demonstrated capability in managing writers and freelancers through clear feedback and consistent follow-up

• Comfortable navigating print workflows and collaborating with designers to meet page closure requirements

• Highly organized, deadline-focused, and composed under pressure—particularly during the final production week

• Knowledge of Miami neighborhoods, civic issues, and local government

• Proficiency in Spanish

• Experience with Content Management Systems (CMS) and fundamental editorial workflow tools.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Opportunities for professional development and training

• Collaborative and dynamic work environment

• Chance to make a significant impact in the community through local journalism