The Voice Is Hiring

ASSISTANT EDITOR

Job Description – July 2026

Position Type: Full-time / Salaried

Reports To: Editor

Description: The Assistant Editor is a utility player on the editorial team, making significant contributions to all Voice publications and platforms through writing, editing, content development, event coverage, social media management and more. This is an opportunity to work with a team that impacts our community every day.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or related field
• Editorial experience working for a newspaper, magazine or other publication
• Reliable, hard worker who can manage many tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Team player with a positive attitude who works well with others
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Self-motivated, deadline-focused and teachable
• Experience with digital photography and graphic design (Adobe Creative Suite) preferred
• Knowledge of AP Style preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES

Writing: Conduct interviews and write articles for all publications; write press releases and announcements; produce listings for annual magazines

Editing: Format and edit all incoming content for all publications

Content Development: Develop story and content ideas for all publications; create and manage schedules for recurring articles

Event Coverage: Attend, photograph and cover events in the community

Social Media: Develop monthly schedule for social media posts; engage audiences by monitoring and replying to comments and messages

Other: Help plan and produce cover images for magazines; produce weekly calendars; help maintain website; assist with annual projects; assist with designing publications; and more

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your resume, cover letter, and two to three writing samples to meredith@severnaparkvoice.com.

 Equal Opportunity Employer