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USA TODAY Co., Inc. · 5 months ago

Regional Opinion Editor, NorthJersey

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$83K/yr - $130K/yr

5+ years exp

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a diversified media company dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. They are seeking a Regional Opinion Editor for the USA TODAY Network Northeast to lead and manage opinion journalism that engages local audiences and drives impactful conversations.

Newspapers

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Senior Director of Northeast Opinion and Engagement to develop and execute a comprehensive content strategy that aligns with the company's mission and audience engagement goals

Lead local editorial boards and conduct regular editorial board meetings

Write columns and work with contributing writers and columnists

Manage content producers who produce contributed pieces. Schedule illustrations and graphics to coincide with columns or editorials as appropriate

Manage clerks, columnists and staff as required. Assist columnists in improving their writing to reach and engage a wider audience consistent with Company goals

Manage a rotation of opinion interns either by semester or annually

Curate, edit and oversee the publication of opinion pieces that are thought-provoking, well-researched and aligned with each of the publication's editorial voices

Collaborate with the Director of Audience Engagement to ensure opinion content is tailored to engage and resonate with the digital audience effectively; Lead local audience engagement efforts through public outreach, developing strategic partnerships in the community

Develop and manage an editorial calendar to plan content creation, ensuring timely and relevant coverage of key topics and events

Foster collaboration with other departments, including Audience Engagement, Marketing, and Digital Production, to maximize the reach and impact of opinion content

Help plan and participate in community events that focus on our journalism and important issues that impact our communities

Ensure that all content published meets the highest editorial and ethical standards and adheres to copyright, plagiarism, and fact-checking policies

Qualification

Opinion writingEditorial leadershipTeam managementJournalism degreeFact-checking skillsDeadline-drivenCommunity engagementContent curationCommunicationInterpersonal skills