Tennessean High School Sports Editor
Gannett Co., Inc. - Nashville, Tennessee, United States,![Gannett Co., Inc.](/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)
Work at Gannett Co., Inc.
Overview
- Apply
Overview
is seeking a high school sports editor who will be the expert in Tennessee high school athletics. The candidate will oversee coverage at The Tennessean as well as set the coverage strategy for the entire state as well as in the USA TODAY Network’s South Region.The candidate will be an expert in SEO and will be able to set best practices in the region with an emphasis on breaking news and leading writers to become the high school sports expert in their respective coverage area. The candidate will also lead discussions on developing local, regional, and statewide enterprise.The candidate will be capable of editing content, including on deadline, as well as coaching writers.Requirements:Bachelor's in communications, journalism, digital media or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Ability to identify stories that readers in local markets are talking about and leverage those to differentiate in a competitive marketplace.Strong news judgment, great communication skills, and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced news environment.Demonstrated commitment to producing and promoting journalism that is impactful and authoritative.Experience using analytics to help shape coverage decisions and story execution.Ability to manage, coach, and motivate sports journalists to strive for improvement and growth.Application InstructionsWe 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 why you are interested in the role and how you would approach it.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, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status, education, genetic characteristics, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or other classifications protected by applicable laws. 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