Statesman Journal / Gannett
Regional Opinion Editor, Asbury Park
Statesman Journal / Gannett, Trenton, New Jersey, United States
Overview
Based at the Asbury Park Press: 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 at the heart of our news organization’s transformation in Asbury Park and at the Jersey Shore. The ideal candidate
will have a proven track record of deeply reported opinion journalism that informs and engages local audiences, and will be passionate about independent journalism and civil dialogue that leads to solutions. This is a salaried management position focused on outcomes and impact as part of the USA TODAY Network’s ongoing newsroom transformation. Responsibilities
Content Strategy: Collaborate with the Senior Director of Northeast Opinion and Engagement to develop and execute a comprehensive content strategy that aligns 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 deliver contributed pieces; schedule illustrations and graphics to align with columns or editorials as appropriate. Staff management: Manage clerks, columnists and staff as required; assist columnists in improving their writing to reach and engage a wider audience consistent with company goals. Intern management: Manage a rotation of opinion interns either by semester or annually. Content Curation: Curate, edit and oversee the publication of opinion pieces that are thought-provoking, well-researched and aligned with each publication’s editorial voice. Audience Engagement: Collaborate with the Director of Audience Engagement to tailor opinion content for the digital audience; lead local audience engagement through public outreach and community partnerships. Editorial Calendar: Develop and manage an editorial calendar to plan content creation, ensuring timely and relevant coverage of key topics and events. Collaboration: Foster collaboration with other departments to maximize reach and impact of opinion content. Community Engagement: Plan and participate in community events that focus on our journalism and issues affecting our communities. Quality Assurance: Ensure all published content meets 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: We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, include a resume, a cover letter outlining how you would approach the job, and links to 3-6 online samples of your work. Please assemble these into a single PDF document for upload. Salary and Equal Opportunity: The annualized base salary for this role will range between
$83,000
and
$129,688 . Variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and may be applicable depending on skills, experience, location, and if applicable union representation. Gannett Co., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact Recruit@gannett.com. Employment details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing Industries: Online Audio and Video Media New Jersey, United States — 3 months ago; Referrals increase your chances of interviewing. Sign in to set job alerts for “Regional Editor” roles.
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Based at the Asbury Park Press: 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 at the heart of our news organization’s transformation in Asbury Park and at the Jersey Shore. The ideal candidate
will have a proven track record of deeply reported opinion journalism that informs and engages local audiences, and will be passionate about independent journalism and civil dialogue that leads to solutions. This is a salaried management position focused on outcomes and impact as part of the USA TODAY Network’s ongoing newsroom transformation. Responsibilities
Content Strategy: Collaborate with the Senior Director of Northeast Opinion and Engagement to develop and execute a comprehensive content strategy that aligns 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 deliver contributed pieces; schedule illustrations and graphics to align with columns or editorials as appropriate. Staff management: Manage clerks, columnists and staff as required; assist columnists in improving their writing to reach and engage a wider audience consistent with company goals. Intern management: Manage a rotation of opinion interns either by semester or annually. Content Curation: Curate, edit and oversee the publication of opinion pieces that are thought-provoking, well-researched and aligned with each publication’s editorial voice. Audience Engagement: Collaborate with the Director of Audience Engagement to tailor opinion content for the digital audience; lead local audience engagement through public outreach and community partnerships. Editorial Calendar: Develop and manage an editorial calendar to plan content creation, ensuring timely and relevant coverage of key topics and events. Collaboration: Foster collaboration with other departments to maximize reach and impact of opinion content. Community Engagement: Plan and participate in community events that focus on our journalism and issues affecting our communities. Quality Assurance: Ensure all published content meets 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: We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, include a resume, a cover letter outlining how you would approach the job, and links to 3-6 online samples of your work. Please assemble these into a single PDF document for upload. Salary and Equal Opportunity: The annualized base salary for this role will range between
$83,000
and
$129,688 . Variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and may be applicable depending on skills, experience, location, and if applicable union representation. Gannett Co., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact Recruit@gannett.com. Employment details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing Industries: Online Audio and Video Media New Jersey, United States — 3 months ago; Referrals increase your chances of interviewing. Sign in to set job alerts for “Regional Editor” roles.
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