The Peoples Press is looking for our next newsroom leader who will lead by
example, engage with our audience and community leaders on a regular basis,
develop and procure content that ensures a “must read” status, and embrace the
new and different as well as the tried and true nature of our business.
Audience engagement and development is a key factor in the success of our
editor. Continual improvement in our printed publications as well as development
of our digital platforms is critical.
As the Local News Editor, you will be part of the local leadership team for the
Peoples Press and also a team member for strategies in our region.

HERE ARE SOME EXPECTATIONS:
• Create and procure must read content for our print and digital offerings
• Develop targeted e-newsletters based on reader interests
• Engage with the community through editorial board meetings, town hall meetings and round-table discussions.
• Facilitate online and print publishing cycles and develop effective planning for both
• Recruit and manage reporters and freelance writers
• Comply with media law and ethical guidelines
• Be a mentor for other editors in our region and participate in regional niche publications
• Be an effective member of the leadership team
REQUIREMENTS:
• Proven working experience as an Editor
• Strong writing/editing/proofreading skills and an excellent portfolio
• Excellent written skills
• Demonstrated news judgement
• An eye for detail along with critical thinking
• Prioritizing and multitasking
• Degree in Journalism or related field

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

To apply, send a cover letter, resume and five writing samples to suzy.rook@apgsomn.com

BENEFITS
The fringe benefits include medical (split between employer and employee), dental and vision options (employee paid). There
are three company-sponsored benefits, including short-term disability, long-term disability and a term life insurance policy. The
company pays for these six major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day).
In addition, employees accrue 3.33 hours of paid leave per pay period in the first year of employment (80 hours) and increasing
to 5.0 hours per pay period (120 hours) after their one-year anniversary of employment. The company has the option of making a
discretionary match to the 401K retirement plan after year’s end.