Arts & Culture Editor

Job Title: Arts & Culture Editor
Department: LJI/News
Reports to: Editorial Director

Job Summary:

The Jacksonville Today Arts and Culture Editor will oversee the creation and editorial direction of the Jacksonville Today Sunday edition, as well as contribute arts and culture editing and writing for jaxtoday.org and any future digital news products developed by WJCT Public Media. The ideal candidate is a strong writer and editor with a firm grasp of the music, visual art, and other cultural scenes in Northeast Florida.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Manages all editorial content of The Jacksonville Today Sunday edition, including writing original features and commissioning and editing stories, photos, and illustrations, as well as choosing where they appear in the newsletter;
  • Builds the Jacksonville Today Sunday edition using a template;
  • Edits weekly arts and cultural content for jaxtoday.org, including The Jaxson and The Food Section;
  • Writes and manages the JME email newsletter;
  • Occasionally appears on WJCT News 89.9’s First Coast Connect;
  • All other duties, as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Excellent writing and editing skills, including knowledge of AP Style;
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines;
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate;
  • Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, art, music, or similar fields, or related experience;
  • 2-5 years of experience as a journalist, preferably in arts and culture;
  • 1-2 years of experience as an editor, with demonstrated ability to improve copy;
  • Excellent writing skills, with a track record of compelling storytelling and a firm grasp of grammar and punctuation rules;
  • An eye for visual storytelling and ability to commission compelling photos or illustrations, as needed.

Required Equipment/Software/Programs:

  • Google Suite
  • WordPress
  • Mailchimp

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for extended periods.

Work Location:

  • Onsite

How to apply

If you meet the stated qualifications and want to join our team-oriented workplace, please send a resume and cover letter stating the position of interest and salary requirements to: jobs@wjct.org, or mail to:

WJCT Public Media
Attention HR Department
100 Festival Park Avenue
Jacksonville, Florida 32202

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