Executive Editor | Northern Iowan

overall responsibility for the newspaper

hires diverse editorial staff, reporters, and writers on editorial side of newspaper

represents the newspaper to external constituents

responsible to readers

lays out opinion page(s) for print edition

leads weekly pitch and assignment meetings with editors and staff

works with other editors to lead long-term reporting projects and focus of the newspaper

consults with advisors regarding ethical issues, and business manager on business issues

works with managing editor on the overall design of the newspaper, website, and social media posts

keeps a running list of best stories, photos, and designs for journalism contests

reports and writes stories

keeps employee work records to assist payroll clerk

required: experience as a journalist at the Northern Iowan or other news organizations

required: excellent written and interpersonal communication skills

preferred: experience with Adobe InDesign and other design tools

preferred: experience with social media design