Assistant Editor

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, our Op Eds and our 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. A candidate who is bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.

The Assistant Editor is expected to work a time‑shifted schedule from noon to 8:30 p.m., Mondays through Fridays.

Voice of San Diego has been a pioneering investigative, nonprofit news organization for almost 21 years. Our writers have the freedom and responsibility to tackle the biggest issues we encounter. We believe San Diego is strong enough to face its most uncomfortable and intractable problems. But we also seek to educate, enlighten and entertain readers who care about San Diego’s future and seek an excellent and just government.

See our Guidelines for New Reporters for more about our unique approach.

Compensation is commensurate with experience. Salary range is $90‑95,000. Compensation includes health, life, and disability insurance plus a 401(k) savings plan and company match.

To apply, submit your resume, cover letter and work samples to . Thank you.

• 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‑eds, letters and commentaries from the public, in coordination with the Managing Editor.
• Attend weekly editorial meetings.
• Other assignments as identified.

Manage various freelancers, including Border Reporter, photographers, and illustrators. Also manage Op Eds.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements following this paragraph are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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.

• 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…