Lancaster Farming is looking for a Full Time Newspaper Copy Editor/Editorial Assistant to join our team! The Copy Editor will begin as a part time 20 hour/week position, designed to grow into a full-time position in January. We need a detailed-oriented editor with a thorough understanding of AP style. Exceptional command of grammar and spelling is a must. Come work with a team of award-winning writers and editors and experience the pride that comes with producing a high-quality publication that is cherished by thousands of readers!
Why work with us?
We know that employees are a business’s greatest asset and the primary driver of success. We are committed to attracting and retaining people who are bright, curious, flexible, and energetic, to ensure our progress for the next 225 years.
As a team member at Lancaster Farming, you’ll enjoy:
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Employee Assistance Program
About Us:
Lancaster Farming is the “Farmer’s Choice” since 1955, covering many agriculture industries, including dairy, beef, swine, sheep, goat, horse and specialty animal buyers and sellers. It is also the largest farm implement marketplace in the Northeast. Every Saturday, the newspaper delivers news, market and commodity reports, and agribusiness information to more than 60,000 paid subscribers in Pennsylvania and fifteen other states.
Copy Editor Essential Job Functions (Full Description):
- Assists team of writers and editors with AP Style proofing and copy editing, prioritizing focus based on deadlines.
- Edits stories to make sure content is fair, balanced, accurate and compelling.
- Works with a digital-first mentality.
- Flags stories that may raise ethical and legal concerns.
- Writes headlines and summaries.
- Writes and edits photo captions and other story elements as necessary.
- Provides support services, such as typing of recipes and news releases.
- Proofs completed pages, checking all headlines, cutlines and design elements for accuracy and clarity.
- Processes listings for special publications such as the annual Fair Guide and Ag Directory, and recipes for the B section, especially during June Dairy Month.
- Compiles weekly farm calendar and auction sales report.
- Handles other duties and tasks as determined by the editor and section editors.
What are we looking for?
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism or English.
- Experience in a newsroom environment.
- Established editing skills.
- Background in or understanding of agricultural issues.
- Sound critical judgment on matters of reader interest, fairness, credibility, ethics and law.
- Ability to develop story ideas and to sharpen ideas proposed by staff.
- Ability to write attention-grabbing, accurate headlines, as well as succinct summaries and captions.
- Ability to manage time, schedules and focus on long-range objectives.
- Ability to work collegially and creatively with staff and colleagues at all levels.
- Ability to work respectfully with readers, critics, community organizations and leaders.
- Enthusiastic about working in a business environment in which every employee seeks to be great every day.