JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER CHARLOTTE
Job Title: Editor, The Charlotte Jewish News
Department: Charlotte Jewish News
Reports To: Director of Marketing
FLSA Status: Full Time
About Us:
The Charlotte Jewish News (CJN) is a monthly (except July) publication for the Jewish community in
Charlotte, NC. The CJN reports on news and upcoming events of local Jewish agencies,
opinions/editorials and stories about Jewish holidays, rituals, and events in Charlotte, the U.S. and
Israel; accomplishments of local Jewish community members; and other topics of interest and
relevance to the greater Charlotte Jewish community.
The CJN is a community print and digital newspaper, operating as a non-profit entity affiliated with
the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte (JFGC).
Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte supports and enriches the lives of Jews locally, nationally, in
Israel and worldwide, and annually supports more than 70 Jewish organizations and initiatives that
build community, foster Jewish identity, and enrich the Jewish people.
Job Summary:
Reporting to the JFGC Director of Marketing, the Editor of the Charlotte Jewish News will assume
overall responsibility for the content, accuracy, authentication and verification of news, production
of the print and digital versions of the paper, management of the vendors, ad sales, and other day to
day responsibilities to ensure a timely delivery of the paper each month.
Job Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions:
- Coordinate submissions from dozens of agencies and institutions in the greater Charlotte area.
- Ensure content accuracy, as well as proper grammar, punctuation, spelling, and other proofreading responsibilities.
- Manage and oversee all aspects of monthly production, including layout, consulting with vendors, art director, printer, and mail service to insure timely distribution of print and digital editions.
- Utilize various forms of social media to further the goals of the CJN.
- Formulate editorial policy and submission guidelines in collaboration with the board and Federation leadership.
- Establish advertising guidelines and rate sheets; generate advertising sales; coordinate sales run sheets and artwork; and assist finance staff on invoices and payments.
- Responsible for annual operating budget, purchase orders, and subscriptions.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned by supervisor.
Preferred Education:
Bachelor’s Degree Required, with an undergraduate degree in English, Journalism or Communication
preferred.
Required Work Experience:
Prior professional experience in print and digital media, editing, publishing, ad sales; Experience with Joomag or other newspaper digital platforms a plus.
Job Specific Knowledge and Skills:
- Self-motivated individual with the ability to work creatively and flexibly under a deadline.
- Highly organized and detailed oriented. Proven ability to meet multiple deadlines and balance numerous projects simultaneously.
- Familiarity with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat, and other relevant software is highly desired.
- Experience with various forms of digital platforms and social media.
- Excellent written, grammatical, copy writing and editing skills.
- Familiarity with AP style, and other journalistic style guides.
- Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge and familiarity of Judaism, Jewish culture and traditions, and Israel.
Other Job-Related Requirements:
Ability to work a flexible schedule to ensure print and digital deadlines are met.
Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte proudly offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.
More information on our organization is available at www.jewishcharlotte.org.
To apply, please send cover letter and resume to info@jewishcharlotte.org.
