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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 Cincinnati Enquirer, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is seeking an Assistant Sports Editor to join our award-winning team.
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 main components of a successful candidate. A qualified candidate will also 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 the 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.
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