Connect Team Editor
The USA TODAY Network Ohio , is seeking an editor to lead our Connect team.
The Connect team uses search trends, social tools, metrics programs and more to find stories that our audiences are talking about now or will be soon. They tell stories across a wide range of topics in a diverse array of formats, from social graphics and video to Q&As. The team has recently covered topics as varied as how to prepare for Election Day and stunning waterfalls you can visit in Ohio.
The content this team creates will be used across all of Gannett's sites and publications in Ohio, including The Cincinnati Enquirer/Cincinnati.com, The Columbus Dispatch and The Akron Beacon Journal.
The editor will guide the team in finding the right opportunities and ensuring we're delivering the information in the right tone, format and on the right platforms. This position is heavily focused on audience growth and the right candidate will be able to interpret metrics and measure impact based on newsroom goals.
The position demands initiative, accuracy, urgency and insight. It also demands strong news judgment and the ability to identify stories and trends that are immediate, important and influential. This person can juggle a high volume of stories on a daily basis with aplomb, all the while staying focused on the digital details of story production: headlines, SEO, multimedia assets and other points of optimization. The person who fills this position needs to be able to self-assign and re-prioritize in real-time and work with teammates across the state.
Responsibilities
Manages a team of reporters to quickly, clearly and accurately deliver news, via stories, video, newsletters, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or any other methods available to reach our audience.
Edits content and provides coaching to reporters.
Uses metrics to inform story choices and shape beat strategies.
Identifies top trending stories of the day, based on analytics and audience potential, specific to attracting search and social audiences.
Demonstrates fast and sound news judgment on an ongoing basis.
Helps develop coverage plans around big news events, holidays, anniversaries and other opportunities.
Requirements
Bachelor's or master’s degree in communications, journalism or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Management experience a plus.
Experience using metrics to make coverage decisions.
Employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment, post-offer background check.
About
We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, don’t limit your upload to a resume; show us what you’ve done. To do so, put together a single document file that includes the following, in this order:
Your resume – one to two pages.
A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.
Links to 3-6 online samples of your work. Show us what you’ve produced or had a hand in that best reflects what you can do in your desired role.
It is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format. Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration.