The Coeur d'Alene Press - Copy Editor Job at The Hagadone Corporation, Coeur D Alene, ID

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  • The Hagadone Corporation
  • Coeur D Alene, ID

Job Description

The Coeur d'Alene Press has a rare and immediate opportunity in beautiful Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, for a talented  Copy Editor/Paginator to join our newsroom. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, clarity, and visual presentation of our newspaper. If you have a passion for page design, sharp eyes for detail, and thrive under deadlines, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and paginate newspaper pages using Adobe InDesign with a strong emphasis on clean, reader-friendly layouts.
  • Copy edit stories for accuracy, grammar, AP style, and clarity while preserving the reporter's voice.
  • Write engaging, concise headlines and cutlines.
  • Collaborate with editors, reporters, and photographers to ensure content is accurate, complete, and visually appealing.
  • Proofread pages to ensure consistency, style, and tone prior to publication.
  • Work closely with the pagination team to meet nightly deadlines without compromising quality.
  • Manage late-breaking stories and adjust layouts under tight timelines.
  • Support overall newsroom operations and contribute to continuous improvement in design and editing workflows.

Qualifications

  • Experience in newspaper pagination and copy editing preferred; prior work at a copy desk is a plus but not required.
  • Strong command of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and AP Style.
  • Proficiency in Adobe InDesign is required.
  • Ability to work quickly and accurately under deadline pressure.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and consistency.
  • Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, English, or related field preferred but not required.

Work Environment

This is an in-person position based at the  Coeur d'Alene Press office. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working nights, weekends, and holidays as part of a rotating pagination schedule.

Why Join Us?

The  Coeur d'Alene Press is North Idaho's leading daily newspaper and part of the Hagadone Media Group, a family-owned company with deep roots across the Inland Northwest and Hawaii. We are committed to excellence in local journalism, community service, and innovation. This role offers the chance to be part of a collaborative newsroom where your work directly impacts the way our community receives its news.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Coeur D Alene, ID 83814: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

  • Associate (Preferred)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Required)
  • Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Local area, Immediate start, Relocation, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Day shift,

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