The Philadelphia Business Journal is looking for a full-time Digital Editor to track local business news in the heart of one of the nation’s most dynamic economic centers.
The Digital Editor is responsible for the day-to-day management of online content and leads the execution of the online content strategy across multiple platforms and products, including digital, email newsletters and mobile. It is mandatory that the candidate thrive in a breaking news culture and has demonstrated content programming experience in an online environment. Strong writing skills are a must.
The primary goal of the Digital Editor is to craft timely and compelling products that drive loyal engagement, grow audience and extend the Business Journal brand in the digital space. The job requires solid news judgment, strong headline writing skills and familiarity with SEO and site metrics. The Digital Editor must balance the highest standards for content with ambitious traffic and engagement objectives.
In addition to working with staff-generated content, the Digital Editor is expected to curate, report and write stories. The end result should be a rich and vibrant digital experience that serves the Business Journal audience, generates user feedback and inspires robust community interaction.
Working with the editors and reporters, the Digital Editor will assist in determining how best to extend and expand online articles for print.
Duties and Responsibilities, work schedules and/or location may change based on evolving business needs. Produce newsy, engaging daily online content
- Generate and execute digital content ideas.
- Take a lead in managing and curating two daily newsletters
- Experience managing and editing a team of reporters
- Track metrics and measure engagement with an eye towards constant improvement.
- Manage various social media channels
- Help staff identify and deploy tactics to meet traffic and engagement goals.
- Work collaboratively with peers across entire newsroom
- Regularly participate in and attend Business Journal-sponsored events
- Take on any other assignment made by manager(s).
- Work cooperatively and collaboratively with all colleagues and professionally with sources.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- 4 years experience in online news operation. Background in business journalism and reporting is a plus.
- Strong headline writing and copy-editing skills
- Familiarity with AP Style
- Knowledge of social media platforms and strategy
- SEO experience
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