The El Paso Times/elpasotimes.com, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, seeks a dynamic, digitally focused innovator for a content editor position, who can lead and supervise a news reporting team. This editor will drive breaking news online.
This editor will help lead the news operation and must love coaching and developing journalists to reveal important news, create stories with context and clarity.
The right candidate will have a laser focus on growing digital audience through engaging content and effective use of social media, SEO, and other tactics.
This person will have a passion for different storytelling approaches, from Instagram stories to video, and will work to identify and launch new verticals tailored to specific audiences.
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It is an ideal position for a candidate interested in becoming the top editor.
This is a hands-on position, with an emphasis on coaching. The editor will supervise several staffers and will use metrics and audience research to guide coverage decisions.
The job requires a mentor who can help reporters improve their newsgathering and writing skills, cultivate deep sourcing and take on ever-more sophisticated work. But it also requires a player who can nimbly post updates, join in team reporting projects and do what needs to be done to help our newsrooms create relevant coverage that not only increases our reach but also drives loyalty and encourages more readers to subscribe.
The job requires a problem solver who is well-organized, can work independently and exercises solid news judgment. Collaboration and teamwork skills are a must; this editor will work closely with a planning desk for both print and digital content and a digital optimization team.
Responsibilities:
- Help the staff hone skills in a wide range of storytelling: from real time digital updates to narrative storytelling, employing alternative story forms and multimedia.
- Use metrics and analytics to determine how to best reach and grow the audience.
- Increase digital audience and engagement and grow digital subscriptions.
- Be a teacher, not just an editor. After all, everyone needs a coach.
- Be courageous about experimentation.
- Be a team player who likes to collaborate with coworkers.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's or master's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 5 years of experience in journalism writing, editing or management roles and demonstration of strong editing skills.
- Solid news judgment.
- Top-notch planning, organizational and time management skills.
- Understanding of metrics, social media and SEO.
- Self-motivation and self-direction.
- Ability to multi-task and excel under deadline pressure in a rapidly changing environment.
Application Instructions
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 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.
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