We're seeking an editor who loves to be at the center of the conversation no matter the topic.
Our Business Growth and Development Editor is a pro at finding out what people are talking about and finding the sharpest angle to connect with readers. Our business growth and development editor is comfortable in an array of coverage spaces, including expertise in housing and infrastructure, quality of life issues and insightful and engaging profiles. Accuracy, speed and authenticity are vital.
There is some classic urgency editing required: fast-developing local stories will often be spearheaded by the Business Growth and Development Editor.
Competitiveness, creativity and confidence are musts.
The Business Growth and Development Editor will be part of a tightly knit editing team that is comfortable working with any journalist in the newsroom to create, package and promote journalism that resonates.
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Our newsroom uses search trends, social tools and metrics programs to tell stories across a wide range of topics in a diverse array of formats, from social graphics and video to Q&As.
The Business Growth and Development 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.
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 editing stories and coaching reporters with aplomb. The person who fills this position needs to be able to self-assign and reprioritize in real-time.
Our newsroom is committed to telling the full story of our community, meaning our coverage reflects the diversity of the people who live here.
Life in Knoxville
Knoxville combines the best of urban and outdoors life in one of the most beautiful settings in America, on the banks of the Tennessee River and in the shadows of the Great Smoky Mountains. The city is home to the University of Tennessee, which adds even more energy to a dynamic city that hosts internationally recognized chefs, a thriving independent retail scene, world-class outdoors venues, including the renowned urban wilderness, and the elite athletics of the Southeastern Conference. It's also home to the critically acclaimed Big Ears music festival created by Bonnaroo founder Ashley Capps, who lives here and helps nurture a thriving original music scene that draws artists from across the globe. And the cost of living will wow you - it's one of the country's more affordable urban areas in a state with no income tax.
Responsibilities
- Manages a team of reporters to quickly, clearly and accurately deliver news, via stories, video, newsletters, Facebook, X, 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 quick and sound news judgment on an ongoing basis.
- Helps develop coverage plans around big news events, holidays, anniversaries and other opportunities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Management experience a plus, but not necessary. We're more interested in the right mindset for the role.
- Experience using metrics to make coverage decisions.
- Employment is contingent on passing a
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:
1. Your resume - one to two pages.
2. A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.
3. 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 the 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.
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