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MoneyWatch seeks executive editor

April 19, 2015

Posted by Chris Roush

As the Executive Editor of CBSNews.com’s MoneyWatch vertical, you will oversee the content and drive the strategy on a leading multi-media finance website.

Main responsibilities:

* Manage day -to-day content to drive CTRs and user engagement.

* Create an identity for the brand

* Manage team of staff editors and freelance reporter/writers producing original text and video reports

* Work with production and design teams on data visualization

* Manage a team of bloggers providing news analysis in specialized subject areas.

* Establish content/ tool partnerships in coordination with bus. dev team to enhance the site experience

* Represent the editorial and production capabilities of the MW team w/sales team

* Develop sponsored content pitches

* As appropriate help in client meetings to seek additional revenue opportunities.

Qualifications:

Strong voice and vision developing multi-media business news content strategy
7 years experience covering multiple facets of business field; deep understanding of subject matter
Strong understanding and use of social media and SEO to expand brand reach
Experienced manager handling mid-sized staff, including freelance
Web experience highly recommended.
Willingness to try new things, innovate

To apply, go here.

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