American Community Journals – the parent company of MONTCO Today, VISTA Today, and DELCO Today – is seeking a self-motivated and detail-oriented writer and editor to oversee the launch of BUCKSCO Today and assist with the day-to-day editorial operations of VISTA Today.

This position will find, curate, and create compelling and engaging content for readers. Primary duties include sourcing, curating, and posting stories about the region’s businesses, nonprofits, universities, communities, and people.

The candidate must have experience in writing and editing news, as well as excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities:

• Searching online to identify positive stories about the Bucks County’s people, places, and events
• Proofreading and editing
• Interviewing newsworthy people and writing original feature stories
• Posting completed stories, including correct hyperlinks and images, on WordPress
• Analyzing data and seeking to increase reader engagement and retention
• Developing and maintaining relationships with the company’s affiliate partners; enhance and post their content

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, English, or a related field (or the equivalent in work experience)
• Excellent command of the English language
• Professional writing, editing, and proofreading experience
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• An appreciation of the region’s business, educational, and social culture
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Proficiency in WordPress is a plus
• Proficiency in social media (including Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Reddit) is a plus

To learn more about the position, send an e-mail with your resume and writing samples to kknickerbocker@vista.today.