Grow the San Antonio Report’s community connection
The San Antonio Report (SAR), a primary digital news brand of Texas Public Radio (TPR), is seeking a strategic, collaborative and detail-oriented Community Engagement Editor to strengthen content strategy and lead audience engagement efforts.
Based in San Antonio, you will be responsible for editing and producing high -quality newsletters, commentary, and digital content while strengthening connections between the newsroom and the community.
What You’ll Do
• Reading and sorting commentary submissions by non-staff authors
• Soliciting commentary submissions from story comment sections or social media
posts
• Working with non-staff authors to create clear and concise content
• Editing content for style and grammar
• Soliciting photos and/or organizing photo opportunities with staff photographers
SKILL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• Entry-level position requires college experience or 1-year experience gathering
or producing news and information primarily online
• Excellent editorial judgment
• Strong writing, copy editing, line-editing, headline, summary and photo cutline
writing, and organizational skills
• Knowledge of SEO best practices and AP Style
• Organized, technical problem solver and quick decision maker
• Enjoys working in teams and has excellent interpersonal skills
• Ease with/ability to learn new technology independently and quickly
• Comfortable adapting to changes in evolving industry and thrives under pressure• Self-motivated, competitive spirit and assertive personality with ability to balance
multiple competing projects and priorities
• Strong social skills, able to work with writers and editors to present their content
in the best way
• Schedule flexibility (nights, weekends)
• Proficiency in WordPress and Spanish fluency is a plus
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field
Benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off and 11 paid holidays
• Employer-paid Medical and Dental Insurance
• Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 2% SIMPLE IRA contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Downtown parking provided
How to Apply
Please submit:
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Professional References
• Salary Requirements
Email application materials to hr@tpr.org.
Please indicate where you learned about this position. No phone calls, please.
Texas Public Radio is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.
