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.

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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

What This Job Is (and Isn’t)

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 corporate newsroom environment
Is Not: A strict 9-to-5 position

Compensation

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

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

How to Apply

Please submit:

A resume
A brief cover letter explaining your interest in local journalism
Two to three writing or editing samples

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

Benefits:

Health insurance

Ability to Commute:

Medfield, MA 02052 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Hometown Publications, LLC

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