JOB SUMMARY

The Port Townsend and Jefferson County Leader is seeking a talented part-time assistant editor. We’re a legacy newspaper that occupies the same building it has for more than a century that has experienced a 20% increase in circulation year-over-year. Our dedicated team values traditional, standards-based journalism and is committed to fostering a collaborative, creative environment as we expand our offerings in 2025. We’re a weekly newspaper that operates as a daily one day a week. That helps to keep the newspaper fresh for committed readers who aren’t afraid to let us know if they don’t like something.
The ideal candidate will be a skilled wordsmith used to deadlines but nimble enough to handle content for our other products, which include two regional magazines. They should be comfortable working with reporters and freelancers, and with contributing creatively to our vision for the future.

ABOUT US:

Located in beautiful Port Townsend, Washington, we enjoy a unique position in the rain shadow of the Olympic Mountains, where lush scenery meets the shores of the Salish Sea. Known for its maritime heritage, including the renowned Wooden Boat Festival, Port Townsend also boasts a vibrant arts community and an engaged, progressive citizenry

REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience in proofreading, copy editing, and editing within a journalism or publishing environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate feedback clearly.
• Proficiency in or awareness of AP Stylebook and journalistic standards of operations
• A passion for community-focused journalism.
• A background in journalism or related fields is advantageous but not mandatory.
• A passion for storytelling and a keen eye for detail are essential for success in this role.
• A strong commitment to team building
  Join us as we strive to produce high-quality content that informs, engages, and inspires our audience!
  Job Type: Part-time
  Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
  Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In perso

• Edit content for clarity, coherence, grammar, and punctuation.
• Collaborate with writers to provide constructive feedback and guidance on their work.
• Assist in researching topics for articles and proposals to enhance content quality.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions for new content ideas and editorial strategies.
• Support the editorial team in managing deadlines and project timelines effectively.
• Contribute to technical writing projects as needed, ensuring precision and clarity.