Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK · 4 hours ago

Director, Coverage and Planning

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$84K/yr - $201K/yr

10+ years exp

Maximize your interview chances

AdvertisingBroadcasting

Insider Connection @Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK

Discover valuable connections within the company who might provide insights and potential referrals.
Get 3x more responses when you reach out via email instead of LinkedIn.

Responsibilities

Create a unified newsgathering network across national and local USA TODAY Network properties.

Identify dedicated newsgathering resources in strategic locations nationwide, including the development of a comprehensive freelancer roster for coverage in areas without Network coverage.

Categorize freelancers by region, expertise, and availability.

Identify needs and gaps across our established network of local properties by conducting a detailed analysis to identify areas without allocated assets (regions, beats) and determine the types of content most frequently required in these areas.

Create a recruitment push targeting experienced videographers and photographers through Gannett’s exciting network, job boards, forums, and social media platforms for outreach.

Establish clear guidelines and expectations for video and photo assigning and detailed information upon submission.

Implement communication protocols to ensure seamless coordination between freelancers and the central team.

Oversee a team of assignment managers and planning coordinators who manage an editorial planning calendar of tent poles and events, curating information about events from partners across the USA TODAY Network’s newsrooms.

Create a clear assignment system to ensure all stakeholders know what is by done and where our staff resources and by who.

Represent video and photo newsgathering at editorial planning meetings for tent poles and events, ensuring that video and photo are part of comprehensive coverage plans.

Qualification

Find out how your skills align with this job's requirements. If anything seems off, you can easily click on the tags to select or unselect skills to reflect your actual expertise.

JournalismNewsgatheringDigital MediaSocial MediaCoverage PlanningCMS SystemsPhoto EditingVideo EditingDigital AudioLive StreamingWeb AnalyticsAfter EffectsAdobe PremiereAdobe PhotoshopWorkflow Management

Required

Bachelor's or master's degree in communications, journalism or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

10+ years of professional experience, including newsgathering experience at a national media company, 5+ years of digital experience, 5+ years of leadership/management experience.

Understanding of digital media platforms and social media.

Experience coordinating and planning coverage.

Strong editorial decision-making skills.

Strong leadership skills, ability to manage employees.

Understanding of web technology, CMS (Content Management System) systems, photo editing, digital video, digital audio, live streaming, video editing, and web analytics.

Excellent communications skills, online and in person, with the community and fellow journalists.

Strong organization skills and workflow management is essential.

Works collaboratively with a passionate and highly motivated team of videographers, photographers, reporters, editors, and producers.