Gannett Co., Inc. is hiring: Assistant Sports Editor in Cincinnati

Posted Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 4:00 AM

Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a diversified media company dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. We seek to inspire, inform, and connect audiences as a scalable, growth-focused media and digital marketing solutions company. Our current portfolio includes the USA TODAY NETWORK and Newsquest in the UK. Gannett open roles are featured on various external job boards. When applying, please complete your application on Gannett Careers via Dayforce.

The Cincinnati Enquirer, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is seeking an Assistant Sports Editor to join our award-winning team.

The Greater Cincinnati market is home to the Reds, the Bengals, four NCAA Division 1 universities, and some of the nation’s best high school sports programs. We’re looking for an assistant sports editor to work hands-on with our talented reporting team and support our audience growth efforts tied to sports. The ideal candidate will have experience editing on deadline and covering sports at all levels. Experience with audience-insight metrics, mobile engagement, and enterprise reporting are a plus.

The position requires a strong self-starter able to work a flexible schedule. The ability to swarm around breaking news and deliver worthwhile enterprise content is essential. A qualified candidate will have experience in digital headline writing/SEO, multimedia content optimization, and engagement with fanbases in our market.

Responsibilities:

• Directly supervise and coach a team of reporters.
• Edit content to Cincinnati Enquirer standards.
• Use metrics to inform story choices and shape coverage strategies.
• Work with the digital production team to ensure optimal engagement on stories.
• Identify opportunities for enterprise/investigative journalism.
• Develop and execute coverage plans for daily coverage and tentpole events.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in communications, journalism, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience making coverage decisions based on audience insights.
• This role requires a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.

We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, please upload a single document file that includes:

1. Your resume (one to two pages).
2. A cover letter outlining how you would approach the job.
3. Links to 3-6 online samples of your work.

It is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format to ensure that your application receives the highest consideration.

Gannett Co., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, religion, age, disability, or any other protected classification.