The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette sports department is looking for an ambitious editor to assist in managing an award-winning staff in one of America’s most passionate sports cities. We’re looking for someone who understands how to engage audiences on all platforms, can guide a team of talented journalists and is familiar with the Pittsburgh sports landscape.
What You’ll Do:
- Help direct daily and long-term coverage of all Pittsburgh sports, from professionals to high schools
- Create and direct innovative storytelling techniques to drive the department further into the digital future
- Edit and promote content across all platforms — print, web, video and audio
- Make decisions about what we cover and how we cover it, assigning stories and projects
- Directly supervise a team of editors, reporters and producers
- Some nights, weekends and holidays will be required
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- An understanding of the Pittsburgh sports scene
- Experience managing projects and daily coverage
- Proficient in digital content management tools
- Fundamental editing, coaching and collaborative skills
- Reporting and research skills necessary to become a subject-matter expert
- Skills in brainstorming, planning and coordinating multimedia storytelling
- High-level social media literacy (Twitter, Facebook)
- Basic skills in analytics (Chartbeat, Google Analytics)
- Basic knowledge of what works in multimedia storytelling
- Proficient at editing for the web
- Headline writing for digital audiences
- Ability to aggregate content (text, video, social media) from one’s topical area
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in journalism– required
- 3 to 5 years of sports news experience, preferably on digital platforms – required
- 1 year of managerial/supervisory experience – preferred
- Strong line editing experience – required
- Knowledge of social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat – required
- Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and strategic planning skills and attention to detail
- Ability to effectively manage and mentor staff
- Display exceptional work ethic, time management, and organization skills.
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