Good morning, Asheville. Editor Ali here. ICYMI, I’m in store for some big changes. I’ll be stepping away from work soon for maternity leave, and when I come back, I’ll be in a new role at 6AM City (AVLtoday’s parent company) – Culture and Team Development Leader, a position that includes work in leadership + strategy, mentorship, and diversity, equity + inclusion. 👏
So, we’re looking to fill my job as Editor of AVLtoday – a position I’ve been honored to hold since we launched in Feb. 2018 – with a locally-based multimedia storyteller who’s fired up about all things Asheville. It’s a fast-paced, exciting job that includes both newsletter creation and our social media. Oh, and you’ll have the best co-editor ever – Brook Bolen.
You might be a good fit if –
- You know Asheville like the back of your hand, from current City Council meeting topics to the buzziest restaurant openings.
- You’re engaged on social media, and always ready to try new things.
- You’re excited to dig into topics ranging from civic and development to food + bev, history, and the great outdoors.
- You love to write. You’ll be doing a lot of it.
- You’re a team player, and you see feedback as a gift.
- You think on your feet and work fast, but diligently.
You’ll get more details about the job here
, but I wanted to share the top five things I’ve loved about being an AVLtoday Editor –
- The community. Our Asheville-based team, the 6AM City ecosystem, our local partners, and, most importantly, you – our readers. I wake up excited every morning to find out what you’re curious about. Answering your thoughtful emails is a highlight of my day.
- The stories. Some of the hyperlocal topics I’ve written about include the French Broad River’s short-lived steamboat , Black-owned businesses , a comprehensive election guide , a holiday cookbook , regional broadband access , a birding guide , the 411 on pickleball , and, of course, a roundup of sinkhole memes (never forget).
- Growing our social media. Over 50,000 of you follow us across Instagram , Facebook + Twitter . I’ve loved innovating in this space, which always challenges my creativity (see: our holiday TikTok dance 😂).
- The workflow. We produce a lot of content every day. But we also have it down to a science.
- Our company culture + values. Our five values – Responding with Agility, Leveraging Engagement to Achieve Synergy, Listening with Intentional Curiosity, Acting Like an Owner by Delivering Solutions that Move Us All Forward, and Pride in Place – are more than buzzwords. They underpin everything we do. If you’re the next Editor, you’ll learn all about them through our Mentorship Program .
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