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Posted Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a diversified media company with expansive reach at the national and local level 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 of trusted media brands includes the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations in the United States.

The Commercial Appeal, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is looking for a News Director to oversee its award-winning and talented news team. The right candidate loves coaching and developing journalists who reveal important news, create stories with power and clarity, and bring crucial context that helps our audience make sense of life in our city.

Responsibilities:

• Leads other editors and coaches in guiding reporters and photographers and oversees the content creation team.
• Guides the news organization in covering topics and issues most important to key audiences.
• Oversees content strategy, using data and audience analytics to focus on the needs of target audiences.
• Directs content creation team to ensure a steady flow of quality content.
• Collaborates with the production team to maximize user experiences.
• Champions investigative journalism.
• Monitors real-time metrics to understand audience needs.
• Provides excellent customer service, helping readers find answers and solutions.
• Represents the newspaper to community leaders and members of the community.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or related field 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.

Application Instructions:

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:

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

It is important that these items be assembled