Arts & Entertainment Editor
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Job Description
The Times Union is seeking an Arts & Entertainment Editor to oversee coverage in the core counties of the Capital Region as well as adjacent areas including the Berkshires and Catskill regions. Were looking for someone who can stay on top of the upcoming events that matter from arena acts to garage rock MASS MoCA to scrappy neighborhood galleries major novelists to underground comix while keeping readers abreast of news from the cultural institutions trends and personalities.
What youll do: Coordinate breaking news as well as brainstorming and nurturing longerlead coverage; assign and edit stories from fulltime staff reporters and a platoon of freelancers; and work with a talented digital team to make sure our cultural coverage is the best possible web product. Youll be a main point of contact for major and minor creatives in the region and a gatekeeper to those lobbying for coverage.
In addition to handling daily developments on the cultural scene the editor is responsible for content in two weekly print sections as well as special publications throughout the year.
Were looking for a multiplatform journalist whos a good communicator up and down the org chart and across the newsroom and a candidate who understands the potential of cultural and goanddo journalism to provide utility for all readers and draw in new audiences.
Who we are: The Times Union is an awardwinning newspaper in upstate New York. While based in the Capital Region we also cover the Hudson Valley and the Adirondacks region. We have a collegial supportive newsroom. Were open to candidates no matter their race color gender sexual preferences or age.
Our Benefits:
At Hearst Newspapers we not only support our employees through personal and professional development but we also believe in promoting each individuals physical financial and emotional wellbeing (and that of their family). Our industryleading benefits include:
- Physical Wellbeing: Medical Dental and Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
- Invest for the Future: Competitive retirement plan with matching program in most markets.
- Generous Paid Time Off: Recharge with ample time off including holidays and vacation.
- Paid Parental Leave: Support for growing families with paid leave for new parents.
- Monthly Child & Dependent Care Reimbursement: Financial support for the care of your loved ones.
- Emotional Wellbeing: Be your best self with our mental wellness benefits.
- LGBTQ & Inclusive Health Services: Inclusive healthcare designed for every individuals unique needs.
- Fertility Coverage & Menopause Support: Helping you along every step of your family journey.
- Pet Wellness Reimbursement & Rover Credits: We care about your pets too helping you keep them happy and healthy.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
