Planning/Assignments Editor
Nashville Ledger · Nashville, Tennessee, United States
FULL TIMEpermanent
Job Description
Planning/Assignments Editor
Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV.
Westview Publishing/The Ledger Newspapers is looking for a full-time planning/assignments editor based in its Nashville office.
The Ledger newspapers – Nashville/Middle Tennessee, Knoxville/East Tennessee and Chattanooga/Hamilton County – are general-interest publications with a business and business-adjacent focus, along with an emphasis on compelling human-interest features and profiles.
We’re looking for a multitool of an editor: someone who not only generates strong story ideas but can articulate those ideas to contributors, shape assignments and manage stories through to completion. We are print-first publications, but digital media skills and an interest in expanding our digital offerings are valuable.
The position is expected to be approximately 40% in-office and 60% remote, with adjustments as needed.
Duties include:● Managing freelance contributors, including writers and photographers, from assignment through completion.● Generating and editing copy for standing sections, including News Briefs, Calendar and Newsmakers.● Identifying and recruiting new contributors to expand our freelance roster and areas of expertise.● Generating, developing and shaping story ideas, from quick-turn news coverage to long-form cover features.● Helping maintain a forward-looking pipeline of story ideas and assignments across all three markets.● Line and copy editing in accordance with AP style and Ledger standards.● Proofing galley copies of individual editions.● Writing and editing headlines, subheads, cutlines and other display copy as needed.● Assisting with digital products, including websites and social platforms, as needed.
Necessary skills:● Strong news and editorial judgment.● Excellent copy editing and writing skills.● Excellent organizational and time-management skills.● Creative story development across a range of formats, from long-form features to quick-hit briefs.● Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines simultaneously.● Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Helpful skills and experience:● Broad personal interests and curiosity about business, communities and people.● Familiarity with the regions and communities we cover.● Interest in or knowledge of regional sports.● Familiarity with production tools such as Adobe InDesign, InCopy and Photoshop or equivalents.● Familiarity with file-management and collaboration platforms such as Dropbox and Google Workspace.● Experience creating content for social media and other digital platforms.● Familiarity with public-facing AI tools and their appropriate use in an editorial environment. xzbcwsv
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, communications or other related fields/equivalent experience required; graduate level degrees appreciated, but not a requirement.
To apply, send a resume and five clips of stories you’ve written and/or packages you’ve edited for publication to
Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV.
Westview Publishing/The Ledger Newspapers is looking for a full-time planning/assignments editor based in its Nashville office.
The Ledger newspapers – Nashville/Middle Tennessee, Knoxville/East Tennessee and Chattanooga/Hamilton County – are general-interest publications with a business and business-adjacent focus, along with an emphasis on compelling human-interest features and profiles.
We’re looking for a multitool of an editor: someone who not only generates strong story ideas but can articulate those ideas to contributors, shape assignments and manage stories through to completion. We are print-first publications, but digital media skills and an interest in expanding our digital offerings are valuable.
The position is expected to be approximately 40% in-office and 60% remote, with adjustments as needed.
Duties include:● Managing freelance contributors, including writers and photographers, from assignment through completion.● Generating and editing copy for standing sections, including News Briefs, Calendar and Newsmakers.● Identifying and recruiting new contributors to expand our freelance roster and areas of expertise.● Generating, developing and shaping story ideas, from quick-turn news coverage to long-form cover features.● Helping maintain a forward-looking pipeline of story ideas and assignments across all three markets.● Line and copy editing in accordance with AP style and Ledger standards.● Proofing galley copies of individual editions.● Writing and editing headlines, subheads, cutlines and other display copy as needed.● Assisting with digital products, including websites and social platforms, as needed.
Necessary skills:● Strong news and editorial judgment.● Excellent copy editing and writing skills.● Excellent organizational and time-management skills.● Creative story development across a range of formats, from long-form features to quick-hit briefs.● Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines simultaneously.● Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Helpful skills and experience:● Broad personal interests and curiosity about business, communities and people.● Familiarity with the regions and communities we cover.● Interest in or knowledge of regional sports.● Familiarity with production tools such as Adobe InDesign, InCopy and Photoshop or equivalents.● Familiarity with file-management and collaboration platforms such as Dropbox and Google Workspace.● Experience creating content for social media and other digital platforms.● Familiarity with public-facing AI tools and their appropriate use in an editorial environment. xzbcwsv
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, communications or other related fields/equivalent experience required; graduate level degrees appreciated, but not a requirement.
To apply, send a resume and five clips of stories you’ve written and/or packages you’ve edited for publication to
Details
| Company | Nashville Ledger |
| Location | Nashville, Tennessee, United States |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | general |
| Experience | permanent |