Statesman Journal / Gannett
Wisconsin Connect Editor
Statesman Journal / Gannett, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244
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The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel is looking for an innovative, high‑metabolism editor to lead Milwaukee Connect, an initiative aimed at growing audience by providing fast‑paced, engaging journalism that helps readers navigate their lives, keep on top of local issues and trends, stay safe during public emergencies and connect with the community and world around them.
What do Connect teams do?
What’s trending and part of the conversation locally. This includes key questions local readers are asking on search and creating service‑journalism content related to local topics in the news.
Localizing national trending stories in a service‑journalism way to help readers understand the importance of a national issue to a local community.
Amplifying breaking news coverage with content that relates to the questions readers are asking about how the development will directly affect their lives.
Replicating evergreen, seasonal ideas when local buzz or breaking is lighter. This includes content relevant to reader curiosity and other engagement series.
Responsibilities
Understand, assign and edit service‑oriented journalism, try new storytelling approaches that help our readers, listeners and viewers connect with our journalism and their communities.
Possess strong editing, writing and reporting skills, as well as excellent news judgment.
Display high journalism standards and ethics.
Have a commitment to improving the diversity of your team so that we can better serve our audiences and communities.
Lead and manage a team of reporters on innovative content and audience strategies based on real‑time metrics data and strategic analysis.
Be a constant generator of story ideas, and help your team produce content early and often during peak audience periods.
Have a knack for headlines and expertise in SEO strategies.
Enjoy collaborating with local newsroom leaders, audience growth and content strategy teams and national trending team.
Have a track record of experimentation that yields measurable impact on audience.
Requirements
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 3 years working in a content‑related or audience development role in a digitally focused media organization.
Strong planning and organizational skills.
Understanding of metrics, social media and SEO strategy.
Application Instructions
Your resume – one to two pages.
A cover letter outlining how you would approach the role.
Links to no more than three published stories, writing samples.
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.
USA TODAY 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 USA TODAY Co. employs employees. In addition, USA TODAY 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 USA TODAY Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact USA TODAY Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at Recruit@usatodayco.com. Applicants must be authorized to work in the applicable location. Applications from outside these regions will be removed from our system after submission.
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The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel is looking for an innovative, high‑metabolism editor to lead Milwaukee Connect, an initiative aimed at growing audience by providing fast‑paced, engaging journalism that helps readers navigate their lives, keep on top of local issues and trends, stay safe during public emergencies and connect with the community and world around them.
What do Connect teams do?
What’s trending and part of the conversation locally. This includes key questions local readers are asking on search and creating service‑journalism content related to local topics in the news.
Localizing national trending stories in a service‑journalism way to help readers understand the importance of a national issue to a local community.
Amplifying breaking news coverage with content that relates to the questions readers are asking about how the development will directly affect their lives.
Replicating evergreen, seasonal ideas when local buzz or breaking is lighter. This includes content relevant to reader curiosity and other engagement series.
Responsibilities
Understand, assign and edit service‑oriented journalism, try new storytelling approaches that help our readers, listeners and viewers connect with our journalism and their communities.
Possess strong editing, writing and reporting skills, as well as excellent news judgment.
Display high journalism standards and ethics.
Have a commitment to improving the diversity of your team so that we can better serve our audiences and communities.
Lead and manage a team of reporters on innovative content and audience strategies based on real‑time metrics data and strategic analysis.
Be a constant generator of story ideas, and help your team produce content early and often during peak audience periods.
Have a knack for headlines and expertise in SEO strategies.
Enjoy collaborating with local newsroom leaders, audience growth and content strategy teams and national trending team.
Have a track record of experimentation that yields measurable impact on audience.
Requirements
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 3 years working in a content‑related or audience development role in a digitally focused media organization.
Strong planning and organizational skills.
Understanding of metrics, social media and SEO strategy.
Application Instructions
Your resume – one to two pages.
A cover letter outlining how you would approach the role.
Links to no more than three published stories, writing samples.
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.
USA TODAY 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 USA TODAY Co. employs employees. In addition, USA TODAY 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 USA TODAY Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact USA TODAY Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at Recruit@usatodayco.com. Applicants must be authorized to work in the applicable location. Applications from outside these regions will be removed from our system after submission.
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