Gannett Co., Inc.
Local News Editor
Gannett Co., Inc., Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Posted Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 7:00 AMLocal News EditorThe Austin American-Statesman
, located in the 11th largest city in the country and part of the
USA TODAY NETWORK , is seeking a Local News Editor who can drive coverage of our public safety, legal affairs, city hall, and breaking news coverage in Texas' capital city and its sprawling metropolitan area.The Statesman is looking for an editor who will lead coverage of the Austin Police Department and other jurisdictions. Law enforcement holds an outsized presence in our city. It is critically important that the Statesman continue to report on public safety lapses, including the prevalence of opioid overdoses in Austin and Travis County, staffing shortages in the Police Department and local EMS, a voter-approved expansion of civilian oversight of police, the treatment of the homeless population, and use-of-force cases against Austin police officers.This candidate will be responsible for guiding our legal affairs coverage, helping to untangle the arcane world of jurisprudence. Helping the reporter focus on big-picture cases and spot gems in lower courts. The work also should incorporate a broader view of the legal system through the lens of people of color and other historically disenfranchised populations in the community.The local news editor will mobilize the newsroom during breaking news situations and assign reporters to news when it breaks, communicate with visuals and digital staff. This editor will work with the utmost sense of urgency and rigor. The editor will help train reporters on responding to breaking news situations and be responsible for upholding the Gannett standards for covering crime and public safety.Responsibilities:Coach reporters to produce a steady stream of breaking news, enterprise, explanatory, and investigative pieces.Accelerate the urgency, digital-first acumen among your staff.Work with the content strategist and digital team members to ensure that topics and issues most important to key audiences are covered.Monitor real-time metrics to develop a clear picture of audience needs.Work collaboratively with other editors to produce relevant content using innovative approaches.Requirements:Bachelor's or Master’s degree in communications, journalism or related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.More than five years of media management experience.Proven proficiency in applying analytics to content strategy.Strong communication and collaboration skills.Exceptional planning and organizational skills.Social-media and SEO knowledge.Self-motivation and self-direction.Strong problem-solving skills.Creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.Application InstructionsWe are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, don’t limit your submission 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:Your resume – one to two pages.A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.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.Gannett Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where Gannett employs employees. In addition, Gannett Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant’s disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individuals’ application for employment with Gannett Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact Gannett Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at Recruit@gannett.com.
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, located in the 11th largest city in the country and part of the
USA TODAY NETWORK , is seeking a Local News Editor who can drive coverage of our public safety, legal affairs, city hall, and breaking news coverage in Texas' capital city and its sprawling metropolitan area.The Statesman is looking for an editor who will lead coverage of the Austin Police Department and other jurisdictions. Law enforcement holds an outsized presence in our city. It is critically important that the Statesman continue to report on public safety lapses, including the prevalence of opioid overdoses in Austin and Travis County, staffing shortages in the Police Department and local EMS, a voter-approved expansion of civilian oversight of police, the treatment of the homeless population, and use-of-force cases against Austin police officers.This candidate will be responsible for guiding our legal affairs coverage, helping to untangle the arcane world of jurisprudence. Helping the reporter focus on big-picture cases and spot gems in lower courts. The work also should incorporate a broader view of the legal system through the lens of people of color and other historically disenfranchised populations in the community.The local news editor will mobilize the newsroom during breaking news situations and assign reporters to news when it breaks, communicate with visuals and digital staff. This editor will work with the utmost sense of urgency and rigor. The editor will help train reporters on responding to breaking news situations and be responsible for upholding the Gannett standards for covering crime and public safety.Responsibilities:Coach reporters to produce a steady stream of breaking news, enterprise, explanatory, and investigative pieces.Accelerate the urgency, digital-first acumen among your staff.Work with the content strategist and digital team members to ensure that topics and issues most important to key audiences are covered.Monitor real-time metrics to develop a clear picture of audience needs.Work collaboratively with other editors to produce relevant content using innovative approaches.Requirements:Bachelor's or Master’s degree in communications, journalism or related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.More than five years of media management experience.Proven proficiency in applying analytics to content strategy.Strong communication and collaboration skills.Exceptional planning and organizational skills.Social-media and SEO knowledge.Self-motivation and self-direction.Strong problem-solving skills.Creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.Application InstructionsWe are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, don’t limit your submission 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:Your resume – one to two pages.A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.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.Gannett Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where Gannett employs employees. In addition, Gannett Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant’s disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individuals’ application for employment with Gannett Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact Gannett Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at Recruit@gannett.com.
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