Job Details

Job Title: Assistant Editor

Organization: Investigative Reporters and Editors – Voice of San Diego

Location: San Diego, CA

Employment Type: Full-time

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level

Salary: $90,000 – $95,000

Summary

The Assistant Editor will help Voice of San Diego expand the capacity and quality of its newsroom. Working under the direction of the Managing Editor, the Assistant Editor will be responsible for the daily production of our newsletters, ensuring clean copy, strong headlines, and on‑time publication. In addition to newsletter production, the Assistant Editor will oversee the bi‑weekly Border Report, Op Ed pieces, and photography and illustration freelancers. The ideal candidate should have strong project management skills, excellent editing skills, and the ability to work well in a team. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is a plus.

Work days are a time‑shifted schedule from noon to 8:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

• In coordination with the managing editor, work with staff writers to optimize daily offerings.
• Ensure newsletters are published on time and that content is informative, entertaining, and accurate.
• Supervise all freelancers, including the Border reporter.
• Conduct fact‑checking and copy editing.
• Write and edit daily posts, particularly short posts and daily round‑ups.
• Solicit and manage Op Ed, letters and commentaries from the public, in coordination with the managing editor.
• Attend weekly editorial meetings.
• Other assignments as identified.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Manage various freelancers, including Border Reporter, photographers, illustrators, and Op Ed contributors.

Qualifications

Competencies

• Editing – Mastery of AP style.
• Critical Thinking – Ability to execute multi‑faceted projects.
• Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; able to explain reasoning for judgment.
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; and is an independent self‑starter.
• Initiative – Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities.
• Organizational support – Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values.
• Strong Media Judgment – Provides critical review of work to ensure everything Voice publishes is to the highest possible standard.

Education and Experience

• A minimum of two years editing experience in a professional news organization, or equivalent experience.
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, English, communications or a related/equivalent degree; or experience reporting, writing and editing content for a news organization.
• Experience writing and publishing for digital platforms in a fast‑paced, daily newsroom.
• Must have a strong command of spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Must have advanced writing, editing and communication skills; write clearly and concisely; be accurate and unbiased; be curious and creative.
• Demonstrable understanding of libel law.
• Must be able to schedule effectively to meet deadlines.
• Must possess extreme attention to detail and accuracy, organizational skills, and an understanding of how to write and publish for the Web.

Language Skills

Advanced writing, editing and communication skills; must write clearly and concisely, with accuracy and creativity. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups or individuals. Proficiency in Spanish or another second language is desirable.

Computer Skills

Advanced computer skills are essential. Command of Microsoft and Google suites plus keyboarding, email applications, contact management and other computer skills.

Other Requirements

Basic mathematical skills; reasoning ability to apply common sense in detailed instructions; current driver's license and auto insurance.

Benefits

Health, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan with company match; flexible schedule.

How to Apply

Submit your resume, cover letter, and work samples to ...@voiceofsandiego.org.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Company is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

The Company will provide reasonable accommodations (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please contact Julianne Markow at 619‑550‑5673 or ...@vosd.org.