Senior Community Editor - Texas

August 26

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Description

• The Senior Community Editor is responsible for writing and editing stories and producing multimedia content that center and resonate with Texans. • This includes sharing useful information on the state and local level (think “news you can use”); • Producing graphics and videos about the shared experience of living in the state; • Creating opportunities that lift up voices that often go unheard. • Developing and executing the newsroom’s community content strategy, • Building a plan for launching and producing the newsroom’s flagship email newsletter product. • Writing and curating content for the newsletter, • Playing a key role in audience growth, • Using audience feedback and engagement metrics to refine content strategy and improve reader satisfaction. • Providing guidance and editorial support to their direct reports.

Requirements

• A passion for earning the trust of our core audience by delivering the news and information for which they are searching • 5+ years of experience using creative storytelling to tell relevant and compelling stories in Texas, ranging from “news you can use” to human-centered features to SEO-friendly lifestyle listicles • 5+ years of experience editing content using original reporting or information aggregated from social media, news releases, and articles from other news outlets • Experience with creating content for newsletters and an interest in better understanding how to drive open and click-through rates and build a loyal subscriber base • An eagerness to collaborate with team members who have complementary skills. • An ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary stakeholders across the company • A strong grasp on AP style. • Strong project and time management skills. • Strong management, interpersonal skills, and ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary stakeholders across the company

Benefits

• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) • 11 paid holidays a year • Full suite of health benefits • Flexible working arrangements