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Glasstire is seeking a News Editor to add to our team! The News Editor is responsible for writing, sourcing, assigning, and overseeing daily news articles for Glasstire, the online publication for art in Texas.
The News Editor plays a vital role in shaping the content our readers see: published at minimum once daily, our news stories are often the most-read content on Glasstire. The News Editor sources, researches, writes, and edits short news articles relating to visual art in Texas, and also assigns/commissions news articles to contributing writers and Glasstire’s staff. The ideal candidate will have deep connections in one or more cities in Texas, and will have a reporter’s knack for finding and telling interesting stories.
This is an opportunity to use your journalistic skills to reach one of the largest art audiences in the country while meeting interesting people in Texas.
The News Editor must possess outstanding writing and communication skills. This is a public role, and the News Editor represents Glasstire in the Texas art community. The ideal candidate is an adaptable team player who understands that, as Glasstire is a small nonprofit organization, all hands are typically on deck.
This position is based in Texas; the applicant may live in any of the state’s regions. Travel across Texas is required. Attendance at evening and weekend art events is expected, and should be something the News Editor enjoys doing.
Responsibilities
In this job, the News Editor will enhance existing skills relating to:
Writing, researching, reporting, editing, copy editing, and fact-checking
Managing a content calendar
Working on an editorial team
Video and audio editing
Responsibilities
Source, research, and fact-check news stories of interest to Glasstire readers
Author, at minimum, one news story per day
Manage the publication’s news content calendar, ensuring that stories are covered in a timely manner
Develop and maintain relationships with new and existing Glasstire contributors
Contribute, twice a month, feature content (reviews, essays, interviews, holiday-related stories, etc.) to Glasstire
Organize, record, and edit videos and podcasts with Glasstire staffers and guests
Actively participate in a weekly editorial conference and other staff meetings
Create, check, and send weekly newsletters in collaboration with the Editor-in-Chief
Support translators in the creation of Spanish-language content for the website
Develop relationships with organizations, arts professionals, artists, and others across Texas
In addition, the News Editor will be expected to:
Travel across Texas, acting as a representative for Glasstire at events, art spaces, and museums
Participate in organizing and executing other organizational endeavors, including fundraisers and public events
This position reports to the Editor-in-Chief.
Requirements
Qualifications
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Ability to turn in clean, professionally written copy
Familiarity with contemporary art and art writing
Ability to quickly adapt and learn from edits made to news and feature stories
Must be detail-oriented, highly organized, and a self-starter
Must be able to work both independently and in a small team
Proven ability to work with efficiency, flexibility, and good humor
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide array of people
Solid computer skills: must be comfortable with MS Office and Adobe Photoshop
Media editing skills: familiarity with audio and video editing software
Minimum of 2 years’ prior relevant work experience
Familiarity with written and spoken Spanish a plus
Familiarity with WordPress a plus
Familiarity with the Texas art community a plus
This is a full-time position. Salary is commensurate with experience. Glasstire offers a flexible work schedule with opportunities for remote work.
How to Apply
To apply, email your CV, three references, a writing sample of no more than 500 words, and a cover letter specifying your requested salary to brandon@glasstire.com. Please use the subject line “News Editor Job Application.” Please specify where you saw the posting. The application deadline is September 5, 2021 at 11:59 PM.
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Posted on August 6