The Biscayne Times is seeking a newsroom-minded Assignment & Production Editor (Contractor) to help run the monthly editorial pipeline and guide each issue across the finish line. This is a coordination-first role with real ownership: keeping assignments moving, wrangling freelancers, strengthening drafts before copy edit, and partnering with design to close the issue on deadline.About The Biscayne TimesThe Biscayne Times is a trusted community newspaper serving Miami’s neighborhoods with local journalism that matters. We cover the people, places, culture, and decisions shaping our communities—along with accountability reporting that keeps local institutions honest. Our readers rely on us for hyperlocal news, civic affairs, development, business profiles, arts and culture, and enterprise stories across areas including Edgewater, Wynwood, the Upper East Side, and beyond.What You’ll DoAssignment desk + workflow ownershipWork closely with the Publisher to shape the monthly editorial plan and coverage prioritiesAssign and track stories from pitch to publish, keeping writers aligned on scope and deadlinesLead collaborative story-planning conversations with staff and freelancers to generate strong hyperlocal ideasEditing + quality controlReview and line-edit all content prior to copy editing (clarity, structure, voice, accuracy, and flow)Ensure stories meet editorial standards for fairness, sourcing, and local relevanceFrom time to time, contribute high-value stories, features, or opinion pieces as neededTeam coordination + production closeOversee our staff writer and coordinate a small team of contributors and freelance writersRecruit and onboard new freelance writers periodically to meet evolving editorial needsWork closely with the graphic design team to support final page production and a clean handoff to printKeep the issue on track and help ensure we consistently meet monthly print deadlinesCommunity relationshipsBuild and maintain working relationships with elected officials, business leaders, and community stakeholders to support reporting and advance the publication’s editorial missionRequired Skills3+ years experience editing in a newsroom or news publishing environment (community/local strongly preferred)Strong news judgment and comfort shaping angles, tightening structure, and elevating clarity fastExcellent line-editing skills and attention to detailSolid command of AP Style (and ability to enforce consistent house style)Proven ability to manage writers and freelancers with clear feedback and steady follow-throughComfortable working with print workflows and collaborating with designers toward page closeOrganized, deadline-driven, and calm under pressure—especially during the final week of productionNice to HaveFamiliarity with Miami neighborhoods, civic issues, and local governmentSpanish proficiencyExperience with CMS tools and basic editorial workflow systemsContract DetailsContractor role (1099)Rate: $35-$40/hour based on experience and qualificationsTime commitment: Not to exceed 65 hours per monthWorkload is typically lighter early in the month and ramps up approaching the end-of-the-month print deadlineRemote-friendly; some in-person coordination may be requested depending on the montheedsImmediate opening#J-18808-Ljbffr