Editor - Temporary

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• Position Type:
  News and Public Affairs/ Editor
  - Temporary
• Date Posted: 10/8/2026
• Location:
  
  Remote Work
• Closing Date: 10/25/2026

Maine Public is seeking an experienced Editor to support our News team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is comfortable stepping into a short-term position and contributing to a mission-driven public broadcasting organization during an exciting time of growth!

The Editor works with each reporter from the time a story is conceived, until it is delivered digitally and on-air, ensuring our news is ready for radio and digital by editing, proofreading, providing one-on-one feedback, and occasionally writing content. The Editor ensures all assigned content adheres closely to our guidelines, edits for consistency and accuracy, and upholds the highest standards of journalistic ethics, accuracy, fairness, and independence.

The Editor acts as a primary proofreader, occasionally writes copy, and develops any other communication assets for use by the organization and other departments in collaboration with other members of the team. This role requires comfort with the technical and administrative aspects of editing including providing one-on-one feedback and supporting communications workflows.

Monday through Friday

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST

with additional hours as needed including occasional nights and weekends

$29.40 hourly, commensurate with experience

With NPR, PBS, and other partners we strive to be the standard bearer for high-integrity journalism and programming. Candidates must be comfortable working in a deadline-driven and fast-paced environment. The ability to react to and help produce breaking news across the 24-hour news cycle is a core requirement. The successful candidate must work well both in a team environment and independently as well as demonstrate a love of public broadcasting.

Job Requirements:

At least 2 years' professional experience in editing, experience in editing content and audio for radio and/or digital media preferred; work experience as a journalist preferred; bachelor's degree in English, communications, journalism, or related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Every day Maine Public connects the people of Maine and our region to each other and to the world through the open exchange of information, ideas, and cultural content.

Maine Public believes that belonging and inclusion drives our success, and we welcome and encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to building inclusive and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities. Therefore, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status or military service record, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Maine Public is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Maine Public will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Department: apply,

Postings current as of 10/22/2026 8:13:13 AM CST.