Statesman Journal / Gannett is hiring: Regional Opinion Editor, Westchester in N

Overview

Based at lohud.com and The Journal News: Regional Opinion Editor, USA TODAY Network Northeast. The USA TODAY Network Northeast is looking for a talented, creative and thoughtful regional opinion editor to join a rapidly expanding team in Westchester and Rockland counties in the Hudson Valley of New York. This is a salaried management position focused on outcomes and impact.

Gannett Co., Inc. is a diversified media company with national and local reach, empowering communities through trusted content and digital marketing solutions. Our brands include USA TODAY NETWORK, Newsquest, LocaliQ, and USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures. Gannett open roles are featured on various external job boards; when applying, use the Gannett Careers site via Dayforce.

Responsibilities

• Content Strategy: Collaborate with the Senior Director of Northeast Opinion and Engagement to develop and execute a comprehensive content strategy aligned with the company’s mission and audience engagement goals.
• Newsroom Leadership: Lead local editorial boards and conduct regular editorial board meetings.
• Content Creation: Write columns and work with contributing writers and columnists.
• Production Management: Manage content producers who create contributed pieces; schedule illustrations and graphics to accompany editorials as appropriate.
• Staff Management: Manage clerks, columnists and staff; assist columnists in improving writing to engage a wider audience.
• Intern Management: Oversee a rotation of opinion interns.
• Content Curation: Oversee publication of opinion pieces that are thought-provoking, well-researched and aligned with the publication’s editorial voice.
• Audience Engagement: Collaborate with the Director of Audience Engagement to tailor content for digital audiences; lead local audience engagement efforts and develop community partnerships.
• Editorial Calendar: Develop and manage an editorial calendar for timely and relevant coverage.
• Collaboration: Work with other departments (Audience Engagement, Marketing, Digital Production) to maximize reach and impact.
• Community Engagement: Plan and participate in community events related to journalism and important local issues.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure content meets high editorial and ethical standards and adheres to copyright, plagiarism, and fact-checking policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in journalism, with a focus on opinion writing and editing.
• Proven experience in editorial leadership and managing a team of writers.
• Strong writing, editing and fact-checking skills.
• Deep knowledge of current events, politics and social issues.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

How to Apply

When applying, provide a single PDF document that includes: your resume (1–2 pages), a cover letter outlining approach to the job, and links to 3–6 online samples of your work. Assemble items into a single document and upload in PDF format to ensure consideration.

Compensation and Equal Opportunity

The annualized base salary for this role will range between $83,000 and $129,688. Variability may occur based on role, skills, experience, location, and union representation, if applicable. Gannett is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants regardless of protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available on request.

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