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Assistant Editor The Taos News is an independently owned newspaper that has been recognized as the best large weekly in the U.S. by the National Newspaper Association for three of the last four years. We are seeking an ambitious and talented journalist to join our reporting staff. Successful candidates will be able to juggle multiple assignments at once, respond quickly to breaking news and will work well both independently and with a skilled team. We have an unusually large staff for a community newspaper and take great pride in serving our community through our award-winning work. In addition to reporting, a primary responsibility of this position is to fill in for the editor during their absence. While the editor is out of the office, the assistant editor will oversee eight employees in the newsroom and be responsible for publishing the newspaper. A solid understanding of editing, layout, and pagination is required. Job requirements: - Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of experience reporting for a weekly or daily newspaper — Strong writing skills, basic photography skills and the ability to conduct interviews professionally - Ability to complete at least five stories per week about a range of topics — Impeccable journalist ethics We offer employees a discounted spa membership, subsidized health, dental and vision insurance coverage and a supportive work environment. Local candidates or those already familiar with Taos County are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Please send your cover letter, CV and clips of your best work to Geoffrey Plant, editor, <a href="mailto:editor@taosnews.com" target="_blank">editor@taosnews.com</a>. No calls, please. FS TAOS NEWS

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