Local Managing Editor (CCJ) - Content
Gannett Co., Inc. - Hagerstown, Maryland, us, 21749Work at Gannett Co., Inc.
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Our current portfolio of media assets includes The USA TODAY NETWORK, which includes USA TODAY, and local media organizations in 43 states in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom. We also own digital marketing services companies under the brand LocaliQ, which provide a cloud-based platform of products to enable small and medium-sized businesses to accomplish their marketing goals. In addition, our portfolio includes one of the largest media-owned events businesses in the U.S., USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures.
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To connect with us, visit www.gannett.comWe are seeking
an
editor to
lead local
newsrooms in
Washington County, Maryland, and Franklin County, Pennsylvania
. The
high-impact
leader
will support frontline journalists based in
Hagerstown
(
Herald-Mail
)
, Chambersburg,
(
Public Opinion
)
, Waynesboro (
Record Herald
) and Greencastle (
Echo-Pilot
). The editor will provide
guidance from idea to publication to deliver stories that engage on key issues and interests in these communities.Th
e editor
will work with reporters to hone ideas into focused stories that serve readers and help grow
page views and digital subscribers.
By prioritizing DEI values in every aspect of their work, local editors cultivate high-performing teams and reach beyond traditional newspaper audiences. They intentionally create a culture of teamwork and belonging.Dedication to transparency and accountability is key, as well as an eye for meaningful enterprise with a focus on solutions.The local editor works closely with producer
s
/planners to maintain a consistent flow of quality stories, visuals and other content, enforce deadlines and identify opportunities. The local editor must be a hands-on digital leader, making effective use of social media, SEO and trends garnered from metrics. The successful leader in this role is adept at translating raw data into the language of journalism and motivating front-line journalists to pursue their public service mission while advancing our goals.Local editors may work across multiple newsrooms and even across state lines, so curiosity and commitment to remote teams and other communities is essential. The
Local E
ditor will
report to a Group Editor and
work in the company’s Center for Community Journalism,
designed to prioritize what matters most to local communities
.Responsibilities include:Boots on the ground editing for local newsrooms.Primary assigning, story vetting, line editing. Managing workflow to meet deadlines.Coaching and directly supervising front-line journalists, including regular
individual meetings
.Ensuring steady productivity around high-value topics and adjusting as needed.Prioritizing DEI values in story
selection
, sourcing and hiring.Being the local face of the news organization for the community and ensuring local engagement by frontline journalists.Helping the staff hone skills in a wide range of storytelling: from real-time digital updates to narrative storytelling, employing alternative story forms and multimedia.Using metrics and analytics to
determine
how to best reach and grow the audience.Increasing digital audience and engagement and growing digital subscriptions.Assuring daily work is completed on time and efficiently, setting priorities and coordinating with colleagues.Receiving assignments in the form of objectives to meet goals; administering company policies that directly affect team members.Assigning and editing articles for context, completeness, fairness, accuracy, balance, and adherence to news values. Demonstrating strong news judgment in the selection, prioritization and editing of content.Writing effective digital headlines, social media posts, briefs and breaking news alerts that help attract audiences.Leading or coordinating coverage when local news attracts a national audience (with Group Editor, Producer/Planners, others).Cultivating a recruitment pipeline and screening, conducting first interviews for frontline journalists (with Group Editor, News and Talent Team, Recruiters).Reviewing and optimizing beat and topic assignments within local newsrooms (with Group Editor).Manage freelancers.Qualifications:Commitment to values of fairness, diversity, inclusion, and professionalism.Strong writing skills and a command of grammar and style.Strong story and word editing skills.Knowledge of data-based reporting and use of spreadsheets such as Excel.Preferred
experience with social media, including Instagram Stories, as a tool to build audience and as a source for beat development.Experience with and/or interest in multimedia, including video and podcasting.Ability to work collaboratively with others locally and regionally to meet common goals.Demonstrated commitment to reader interest and reader questions in helping reporters frame stories, utilizing tools such as Google Trends and Parsley.Top-notch planning, organizational and time management skills.Understanding of metrics, social media, and SEO and how they relate to
increasing and keeping audience.Self-motivation and self-direction.Ability to work as a member of a team.Ability to multi-task and excel under deadline pressure in a rapidly changing environment.Solid news judgment and mastery of ethical and legal principles in day-to-day journalism.Bachelor's or master’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.3-5 years of relevant work experience. Management/supervisory experience a plus.What’s nextWe 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 pagesA cover letter that outlines how you would approach the jobLinks to 3-6 online samples of your work. Show us what you've written, produced, or had a hand in that best reflects what you can do in your desired role.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.#Newsgnt#LI-CB1Gannett 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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