Assistant Sports Editor Job at Statesman Journal / Gannett in Cin...
Statesman Journal / Gannett - Cincinnati, OH, United States, 45208![Statesman Journal / Gannett](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Overview
The Greater Cincinnati market is home to the Reds (America’s first professional baseball team), the Bengals, an MLS franchise, 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. While the daily coverage of sports is generally set to a predictable schedule, the ability to swarm around breaking/trending news and deliver worthwhile enterprise to our audience are also main components of a successful candidate. 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 digital production team to ensure optimal engagement on stories.
- Identify opportunities for enterprise/investigative journalism.
- Ensure coverage plans are developed and executed for daily coverage as well as tentpole events.
- Bachelor's or master’s degree in communications, journalism, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Management 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, 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:
- Your resume – one to two pages.
- A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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 individual’s application for employment with Gannett Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact Gannett Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at Recruit@gannett.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr