The South's Audience Team is responsible for ensuring the work of newsrooms at these sites is optimized for best results on social, search and anywhere digitally. They work with reporters, editors on headlines, social posts and more to attract audiences across multiple platforms.
The Audience team manager will be a newsroom leader who will work with these newsrooms on workflow and strategy to ensure our content reaches audiences across multiple platforms. The ideal candidate should have experience making analytics-driven decisions, providing guidance and quick judgement during breaking news situations and leveraging SEO, social media and video to reach new audiences. Additionally, they will guide newsrooms as they determine how best to reach those audiences by providing data and feedback about coverage.
We're seeking a person who can be creative and strategic, with excellent communication skills. They should also have solid news judgement and be great at troubleshooting, providing an example for the rest of the audience team.
Responsibilities:
Set daily and long-term plans for digital products.
Supervise audience specialist who optimize stories
Enforce digital and print best practices.
Edit stories as needed.
Work with editors to track progress of expected stories
Involve audience specialists on special plans, review and approve assets for publication.
Stay on top of the news of the day and know when to change plans.
Requirements:
Bachelor's or master's degree in communications, journalism or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
A minimum of 3 years' experience in a lead role or as a manager.
Advanced editing and headline skills.
Excellent news judgment.
Experience with overseeing digital publications
Experience with social cards, video and newsletters
Advanced knowledge of newsroom workflows and standards.
Excellent communication skills.
Able to multi-task and excel under intense deadline pressure in a rapidly changing industry.
How To Apply:
We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, don't limit your upload to a resume; show us what you've done. To do so, put together a single document file that includes the following, in this order:
1. Your resume - one to two pages. 2. A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job. 3. Links to 3-6 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.
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.