Newspaper Editor Resume
Here’s a sample of what your Newspaper Editor Resume should look like while applying for Newspaper Editor Jobs.
4790 Calumet Ave, Apt#7
New York, NY 10040
(123)-456-7000
name@emailaddress.com
Summary:
A highly motivated individual with years ofsolid experience as an editor for print publications; has the ability to achieve high productivity standards and quality of work; an effective teamleader with an ability to effectively manage and increase productivity of employees within the team; possesses the ability to work with minimal supervision; knows how to excellently manage time, money and resources; excellent interpersonal skills and is able to communicate and collaborate effectively with co-workers of all levels
Professional Experience:
Newspaper Editor January 2007 - Present
NY Star Publications, New York
Responsibilities
Edited stories on current events and finalized layouts within deadline set for final prints.
Conducted investigative reports on news and public affairs.
Assigned news assignments to reporters to go out on field and look for interesting news happening around the city.
Evaluated all stories from reporters and edited them before being printed on the newspaper.
Coordinated with the design department regarding production of daily layouts of the newspaper thematically arranged to be more interesting for the readers.
Newspaper Editor May 2004 – December 2006
World News Inc., New York
Responsibilities
Edited articles on all sections of the newspaper and rejected issues that don’t heighten the interest of the readers.
Assigned tasks to the team members and ensured fresh stories daily submitted to be published for the readers.
Coordinated with the layout artists to fit and blend content and theme to maximize daily revenues on ads by striking commercial interest.
Wrote articles on the opinion section of the newspaper in relation to the current events and political views.
Disapproved advertisements and articles that may compromise the image and name of the newspaper.
Newspaper Editor Assistant February 1999 – May 2004
World News Inc., New York
Responsibilities
Assisted the editor in compiling the articles sent by reporters before being sent for final printing approval.
Coordinated with the printing press for final layout proofing.
Coordinated with the writers and reporters to ensure receipt of articles before deadline.
Ensured that all articles assigned to reporters are thoroughly scanned before printing.
Assisted the editor in assigning tasks and duties to the reporters and ensured that they create interesting stories for the newspaper.
Education:
Masters Degree in Mass Communication, University of Arizona, 1999
Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication, University of Arizona, 1997
Skills/Certifications:
Strong leadership and teamwork attributes
Excellent time management skills
Proficient in computer skills
Knowledge in investigative reporting
Ability in assessing good materials for articles in the newspaper
Associations/Organizations:
New York Editors Organization, Member
American Mass Communication Society, Member
