Digital Editor

Silicon Valley Business Journal is looking for a full-time Digital Editor to track local business news in the heart of one of the nation's top economic centers.

The Digital Editor for the SVBJ is the point person in our operation for breaking news, newsletters, multi-media, social media and user engagement.

The ideal candidate is someone who has to know what’s happening in Silicon Valley, has a deep-seated curiosity about what’s really behind that news and why it’s important, and can creatively present information to readers through words or multimedia.

The Digital Editor is our newsroom’s “Swiss Army Knife.” They write, edit and curate news posts – as well as produce interactive features, galleries and video – that are timely, compelling and drive audience engagement.

The job requires solid news judgment, strong editing and headline-writing skills, and familiarity with SEO and site analytics. The Digital Editor must balance the highest standards for content with ambitious traffic and engagement objectives.
Skills & Experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
2-3 years of experience in online news operation
Genuine interest in local business news
Strong headline writing and copy-editing skills
Familiarity with AP Style
Well-versed with social media engagement
SEO experience
Video and other multi-media production experience a plus
Demonstrated use of databases to build interactive elements and features
Use of content management systems
Ability to work independently as first editor on duty for the day

Job Responsibilities

Tracks news from multiple sources to determine what’s “must have” content for the day.
Plays the role of traffic cop in ensuring the newsroom publishes a steady diet of original content throughout the day and to ensure robust/fresh content leading newsletter emails.
Sets/executes daily strategy to maximize reader engagement with morning/afternoon newsletters.
Produces relevant, engaging online content with a specific focus on local business activity in Silicon Valley.
Manages calendar of upcoming news events as well as key, newsworthy dates.
Tracks metrics and measures engagement with an eye towards growth, quality control and pacing to monthly goals.
Takes a creative approach to social media and manages all channels with goal of extending the Business Journal brand and building audience engagement.
Is part of editorial leadership team, along with the Editor-In-Chief and Managing Editor, to help establish the editorial calendar.
Regularly participates in and attends Business Journal-sponsored events.