Managing Editor

Hometown Weekly Newspapers, and independent chain of local, advertising-supported newspapers covering Medfield, Dover, Sherborn, Needham, Wellesley, Walpole, and Westwood is seeking a
full-time Editor
to oversee day-to-day editorial operations across multiple community newspapers out of our Medfield office location. This role is focused on
content, editing, planning, and execution
.

This position is ideal for an
early-career journalist or editor
with some journalism experience who is ready to take ownership and grow quickly in a small, fast-moving operation.

You will be responsible for ensuring consistent, accurate, on-deadline local coverage across several neighboring towns. You must be organized, reliable, and comfortable making decisions.

• Manage the
  weekly editorial cycle
  for multiple local newspapers
• Assign, edit, and occasionally write stories covering:
• Local government and town meetings
• Schools and education
• Public safety
• Business and community organizations
• Events and features
• Edit all copy for accuracy, clarity, grammar, and AP style
• Work with freelance writers and contributors
• Coordinate coverage planning and editorial calendars
• Deliver clean, complete copy to the design team on deadline
• Publish stories to our website and handle basic digital updates
• Attend occasional
  night meetings and weekend events
  as required by community news coverage
• Serve as a professional editorial point of contact in the communities we cover

Required:

• Strong writing and editing skills with solid grammar and AP style knowledge
• Prior journalism experience (community newspapers, internships, student publications, or equivalent)
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines independently
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Professional communication skills and sound news judgment

Preferred (not required):

• Experience covering local or municipal news
• Familiarity with basic web publishing
• Photography or multimedia experience is a plus

• Is:Hands-on, deadline-driven, community-focused journalism
• Is:A role with real responsibility and visible impact
• Is Not:A design or layout job
• Is Not:A strict 9-to-5 position

This is a full-time position with modest pay, consistent with small, local newspapers. In return, we offer:

• Strong byline opportunities and portfolio development
• Hands-on experience managing local coverage
• A stable newsroom environment with clear expectations

Please submit:

• A resume
• Two to three writing or editing samples

Pay: $32,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year

• Health insurance

• Medfield, MA 02052 (Required)

• Founded in 1997, Hometown Publications, LLC is dedicated to delivering community-focused news and information to over 47,000 homes and businesses weekly across Medfield, Dover, Westwood, Walpole, Sherborn, Needham, and Wellesley.