Deputy Opinion Editor/Engagement at Gannett in Indianapolis, Indiana

Job Description:

Deputy Opinion Editor/Engagement

IndyStar is seeking a Deputy Opinion Editor who will drive audience engagement and growth by building relationships in communities across our coverage area, creating an environment where community members contribute to, engage in and interact with our journalism.

IndyStar is winner of three Pulitzer Prizes, including in 2021 for national reporting. We recently received a $2 million investment from our parent company, Gannett, to turbo charge local journalism in Central Indiana. You'll work with and learn from some of journalism's best while living in a vibrant and diverse city in the heart of the Midwest.

The Deputy Opinion Editor will report to the Opinion Editor and will also assign, edit and write opinion pieces. They will identify and develop a diverse group of opinion content contributors and serve as a community convener.

Our mission is clear: IndyStar informs, empowers and inspires the people of Central Indiana with our journalism. We deliver journalism that is essential to the communities we serve with urgency. We are a people-centered newsroom that's obsessed with thoughtful experimentation and developing our next generation of industry leaders.

If you're up to the challenge of moving us forward, read on for job requirements and information on how to share your qualifications and best work.

Responsibilities:

• Organize and lead events and initiatives designed to connect with readers, grow new audiences and improve our reach into diverse communities.
• Establish and manage community partnerships that help break down barriers and build trust between communities and our journalists.
• Represent the IndyStar at events, listening to audiences to discover trending topics, underreported stories and relevant angles that will help improve coverage.
• Identify and cultivate diverse voices who contribute letters and columns on issues that impact the community.
• Generate, edit and write opinion pieces and serve as backup for the Opinion Editor, making independent decisions about letters and other content.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least two years of professional journalism experience.
• An entrepreneurial approach to growing audience.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid news judgment that's guided by experience with audience metrics.
• Strong sense of journalism ethics and grounding in basics of media law.
• Commitment to reporting with fairness, compassion and sensitivity.
• Command of AP style and dedication to accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including active and empathetic listening.
• An awareness and appreciation of diverse cultures, values, beliefs and perspectives.
• Ability to build relationships and manage group dynamics.

Expected pay range:

The job is a full time, salaried position with a pay range of $65,000 to $75,000.

Application Instructions

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 PDF document file that includes the following, in this order:

Your resume - one to two pages.

A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.

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.

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