Digital News Editor & Writer - Deseret News - Deseret News

Our company is committed to being trusted voices of light and truth reaching hundreds of millions of people worldwide.

The Deseret News is an in-depth news brand based in Salt Lake City reaching Utah and the West. This news editor position focuses on the most relevant stories central to Utah and the West, reflecting Utah’s place in the national landscape. 

Job description

We seek an editor who will support the assistant managing editor in directing a team of journalists producing stories central to Utah and the West. Ideal candidates understand the demands of news coverage, audience and brand while being immersed in the digital news world. 

This position will be required to work in our offices in Downtown Salt Lake City, and have the opportunity to work remotely at times as well.

The successful candidate will show an ability to:

• Exercise sound news judgment, safeguard against concerns like defamation or libel, and be confident elevating questions related to accuracy, balance and brand. 

• Understand the brand and voice of the Deseret News.

• Work closely with reporters, joining the assistant managing editor in assigning a range of stories, from daily turns to long-term, in-depth and investigative stories.

• Be a wordsmith, understanding the essentials for breaking news writing as well as in-depth reporting styles, including form and organization, and narrative story construction.

• Coordinate and communicate regularly with Deseret News and Deseret Magazine teams, as well as photo, video and illustration staffs.

• Be an inspiring coach with the ability to offer constructive feedback.

Qualifications and necessary skills:

• At least 8+ years of reporting and editing experience.

• A bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field.

• A digital-first mindset with the ability to inspire strong writing.

• Willing to take regular feedback and work collaboratively with multiple teams.

• Deep knowledge of AP Style and grammar

• Commitment to the Deseret Management Corporation mission and values: http://www.deseretmanagement.com

Our team

You will join an energetic group of colleagues who aspire to the best processes for development that fit our team. Our team members don't take themselves too seriously, but we are serious about working together as digital innovators.

Our culture

Culture is a very important part of the Deseret News Publishing Company. We look for people who exhibit and exemplify our Cultural Beliefs:

• Think Audience — I understand and engage our audiences.

• Build Trust — I share my best, respect my colleagues and expect others to do the same.

• Be One — I collaborate to build a unified, world-class team.

• Align Daily — I align my efforts daily with our Key Results.

• Own It — I continually ask, "What else can I do to achieve our results?" and refuse to blame others.

• Go Big — I inform and influence the world in a way no one else does.

Our company

The Deseret News is Utah's oldest newspaper and the Beehive state's longest continuously-operating business. Our primary focus is digital and our reach is national and global with over half of our online readers living outside of Utah.