NWNG ONLINE TEAM SEEKS INTERACTIVE EDITOR The Northwest News Group of Greater Chicago’s Online team seeks to add an Interactive Editor to oversee the production of Web-based stories for use on NWNG Web sites such as NWHerald.com, McHenryCountySports.com, KCChronicle.com, ChicagoFootball365.com, ChicagoBaseball365.com, LakeCountyJournals.com and WeeklyJournals.com. The Interactive Editor will work with the Managing Editor for Interactive [...]
NWNG ONLINE TEAM SEEKS INTERACTIVE EDITOR
The Northwest News Group of Greater Chicago’s Online team seeks to add an Interactive Editor to oversee the production of Web-based stories for use on NWNG Web sites such as NWHerald.com, McHenryCountySports.com, KCChronicle.com, ChicagoFootball365.com, ChicagoBaseball365.com, LakeCountyJournals.com and WeeklyJournals.com.
The Interactive Editor will work with the Managing Editor for Interactive and be responsible for developing, assigning and managing long- and short-term online projects, as well as producing breaking news and oversight of in-house video and multimedia projects.
A commitment to world-class work, documented creativity and a high level of determination are expectations.
Qualified candidates will have supervisory experience, and a documented history of success in the realm of photography, videography, online or, preferably, all three.
As a leader in our Online department, a passion for storytelling and the willingness to work a flexible schedule as part of a news gathering team that covers a burgeoning suburban area are required.
Uncompromising professionalism, flexibility and a willingness to help lead this department are minimum expectations.
Experience working with industry-standard HD video cameras, building Web pages with Flash, HTML, and PHP or ASP, an understanding of video production and the ability to edit audio and video content are requirements for consideration.
For consideration, send a disk of your best work, or links to current work to:
HR Manager, Northwest News Group. P.O. Box 250 Crystal Lake, IL 60039-0250. For more information on this position, please contact NWNG Managing Editor for Interactive Mike Weiler at (815) 526-4457, or via e-mail at mweiler@nwnewsgroup.com.
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Is the position still available ?
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Regards
To the best of my knowledge, this position is still open.
-David