Content Strategist
Req #22667
Our current portfolio of media assets includes USA TODAY, local media organizations in 46 states in the U.S., and Newsquest, a wholly owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom with more than 120 local news media brands. Gannett also owns the digital marketing services companies ReachLocal, Inc., UpCurve, Inc., and WordStream, Inc., which are marketed under the LOCALiQ brand, and runs the largest media-owned events business in the U.S., USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures.
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The Tennessean, recognized by E&P as one of the "10 News Publishers That Do It Right" for the last two years, has an immediate opening for a content strategist to edit, supervise and lead a team of reporters during.
Nashville is growing at a breakneck pace, and we need an editor that can help Tennessean reporters chronicle the area's evolution. This means breaking news in an ultracompetitive media landscape, finding new ways to tell stories and guiding our journalists toward smart enterprisethat retainsand findsnew audiences.
The successful candidate will join a strong leadership team that works closely together to balance daily newsgathering and deadline responsibilities with long-term projects and ambitious audience-growth goals. The editor also will work with our Digital Optimization Team to prepare our stories for peak performance and premium display online.
We are looking for a journalist with reporting experience, strong editing and writing skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks at once. Beyond all, we are looking for a leader -- someone looking to help us oversee a collegial and collaborative team of journalists.
We prize intellectual curiosity and passion for the important work we do. The Tennessean is an institution in Nashville, with a strong brand and important legacy dating back generations. But as Middle Tennessee evolves and grows, so must we. We are looking for a teammate excited about charting a new course forward in our mission to serve our community, andmake it a better place.
To apply, please submit:
1. Your resume – one to two pages.
2. A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.
3. Links to 3 online samples of your work. Show us what you’ve produced or had a hand in that best reflects what you can do in your desired role.
About the Tennessean: The Tennessean is proud to be a part of Gannett and the USA TODAY NETWORK. We are an energetic and fast-paced media company with a news team committed to covering Middle Tennessee. If you’re looking for a rewarding challenge, the Tennessean, among the fastest growing digital news sites, is the place to be.
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- Job Family Content Strategy & Coaching
- Job Function Consumer
- Pay Type Salary