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Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK is Hiring a NEWS ASSISTANT EDITOR Near Beach, FL
|Current Gannett Employees- Please ensure you are using our abbreviated process on the internal Careers site by logging into Dayforce through OKTA| 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. We endeavor to deliver essential content, marketing solutions, and experiences for curated audiences, advertisers, consumers, and stakeholders by leveraging our diverse teams and suite of products to enrich the local communities and businesses we serve. 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, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom. Our digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, uses innovation and software to enable small and medium-sized businesses to grow, and USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures, our events division, creates impactful consumer engagements, promotions, and races. Gannett open roles are featured on various external job boards. When applying to a position at Gannett, you should be completing an application on Gannett Careers via Dayforce. Job postings directing you to complete an application on other external sites may not be valid. To connect with us, visit www.gannett.com
PALM BEACH DAILY NEWS ASSISTANT EDITORThe Palm Beach Daily News seeks a committed, caring, enthusiastic and experienced journalist to serve as assistant editor, helping to lead a team of dedicated journalists at the paper that covers the island of Palm Beach. The ideal candidate has excellent communication and management skills, is a compelling leader and a strong editor who can elevate news copy quality and storytelling, juggling daily breaking news demands with long-term planning on digital and print platforms.
The assistant editor is responsible for assisting the executive editor with editing and occasionally writing briefs and stories and compiling daily and enterprise budgets, working with reporters to develop and deliver stories.
The assistant editor works closely with the executive editor to meet the highest standards of community journalism in a news operation that is known for punching above its weight class.
The assistant editor has primary responsibility for laying out the digital-audience plan for publishing content on the Daily News website, as well as social media and newsletters.
They must be familiar with SEO, and social platforms like Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram. They must also have a working knowledge of Pars.ly and Google Trends to work with staff reporters and photographers on finding relevant trending topics for the Daily News audience.
Typical Job Duties
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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 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.
PALM BEACH DAILY NEWS ASSISTANT EDITORThe Palm Beach Daily News seeks a committed, caring, enthusiastic and experienced journalist to serve as assistant editor, helping to lead a team of dedicated journalists at the paper that covers the island of Palm Beach. The ideal candidate has excellent communication and management skills, is a compelling leader and a strong editor who can elevate news copy quality and storytelling, juggling daily breaking news demands with long-term planning on digital and print platforms.
The assistant editor is responsible for assisting the executive editor with editing and occasionally writing briefs and stories and compiling daily and enterprise budgets, working with reporters to develop and deliver stories.
The assistant editor works closely with the executive editor to meet the highest standards of community journalism in a news operation that is known for punching above its weight class.
The assistant editor has primary responsibility for laying out the digital-audience plan for publishing content on the Daily News website, as well as social media and newsletters.
They must be familiar with SEO, and social platforms like Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram. They must also have a working knowledge of Pars.ly and Google Trends to work with staff reporters and photographers on finding relevant trending topics for the Daily News audience.
Typical Job Duties
- Assists with content strategy, aggressively using data and leveraging audience analysts to make sure content decisions focus on the needs of target audiences.
- Ensures the right mix of content to maximize user experiences each day.
- Monitors real-time metrics to develop a clear picture of audience needs.
- Provides great customer service, helping readers find answers and solutions.
- Performs other duties as necessary.
- Ability to edit a variety of stories.
- Deep understanding of and curiosity about competition for our customers' time and money.
- Ability to interpret audience data.
- Self-motivation and self-direction.
- Exceptional core journalism skills (reporting, producing, editing).
- Effective communicator; able to get along with diverse personalities.
- Able to multi-task and excel under intense deadline pressure in a rapidly changing environment.
- Knows how to use time efficiently in a 24-hour news environment.
- Works collaboratively within a cross-functional environment.
- Must embrace peer-to-peer training, as a teacher and as a student.
- Applies innovative, creative thinking to support the company’s goals.
- Self-motivation and self-direction.
- Industry knowledge.
- Writing, spelling, grammar, AP and local style.
- Command of media law and Principles of Ethical Conduct.
- A brief cover letter explaining your interest and fit for the position,
- Your updated resume,
- Portfolio/clips/links to a few samples of your work.
#Newsgnt
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 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.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$74k-96k (estimate)
POST DATE
07/24/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
09/18/2024
WEBSITE
gannett.com
HEADQUARTERS
Mclean, TX
SIZE
>50,000
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