Contributing Editor

Job Description

The Chaldean News (CN) is seeking a part-time Contributing Editor to join its Farmington Hills office. The Contributing Editor will report to the Creative Director. The ideal candidate will possess a deep knowledge of Metro Detroit’s Chaldean community and a general awareness of Chaldean heritage, as well as the current political environment as it pertains to the status of Iraqi’s Christian population. Passion for the community and an energetic drive to serve the Chaldean News audience is a must.

The ideal candidate will have an opportunity to contribute to CN digital projects (audio and/or video). Assistance and coaching will be provided by the publication’s creative director and editor.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Actively attend a wide range of Chaldean community-related events and activities throughout Metro Detroit.
• Report on key trends and events and contribute writing assignments for the CN.
• Develop contacts, cultivate relationships with key stakeholders and follow emerging stories in other Chaldean communities to bring relevant and unexpected news to the CN audience.
• Monitor online performance results and adjust content to maximize engagement and value for the CN audience.
• Create quarterly reports to track progress.
• Assist editor with gathering, organizing and copy-editing CN content (monthly).
• Attend and help facilitate CN-sponsored events (approximately 3-4 per year).
• Attend weekly team meetings and monthly editorial board meetings.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Key Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to recognize topics that are of interest to the CN audience.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Highly motivated and detail oriented.
• Able to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of the Chaldean and/or Arabic languages is a plus.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, or related field preferred.
• 2-5 years of editing experience required.
• Knowledge of common software such as word processing, spreadsheets; and web-based content posting tools.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends (as needed).

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasionally may be required to lift up to 15 pounds.