State Politics and Issues Editor Job in Arizona

Job title: State Politics and Issues Editor

Company: Gannett

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Location: Phoenix, AZ

State Politics and Issues Editor Job Details:

Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a subscription-led and digitally-focused media and marketing solutions company committed to empowering communities to thrive. With an unmatched reach at the national and local level, Gannett touches the lives of millions with our Pulitzer Prize-winning content, consumer experiences and benefits, and advertiser products and services.

Our current portfolio of media assets includes The USA TODAY NETWORK, which includes USA TODAY, and local media organizations in 43 states in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom. We also own digital marketing services companies under the brand LocaliQ, which provide a cloud-based platform of products to enable small and medium-sized businesses to accomplish their marketing goals. In addition, our portfolio includes one of the largest media-owned events businesses in the U.S., USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures.

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State Politics and Issues Editor

The Arizona Republic | azcentral.com, part of the USA TODAY Network, is seeking an editor for state politics and issues.

Our reporters are at the epicenter of challenges to democracy, contentious elections cycles and the drama of divided state government. They deliver watchdog reporting on Arizona government that creates ripple effects across the state.

This team needs an editor familiar with state government machinations but most importantly a leader confident in news judgment, who understands the importance of breaking exclusive and original news and the urgency of getting it published fast. The editor also must have the soft skills to nurture, support and challenge reporters with some of the most demanding responsibilities in the newsroom.

This team covers the state Capitol and includes other reporters covering business, energy and consumer news. The editor will work closely and collaboratively with the national politics editor and other editors covering local news beats and topics.

The job and the continuing challenge to reach audiences requires creativity, flexibility and innovation. The position demands and will reward initiative, insight, accuracy and urgency.

Responsibilities:

• Edit and publish stories on political and business topics with an eye toward accuracy, fairness and context.
• Optimize content, paying special attention to headlines, SEO and fields visible to social audiences.
• Coach reporters with varying levels of experience.
• Use social and other tools to spot high-interest items.
• Uphold the highest standards of journalistic integrity, ethics and credibility.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in journalism or any other subject or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in a journalism leadership and/or management role.
• Command of media law and principles of ethical conduct.
• Sharp news judgment.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Talent for careful line editing, lively headlines and appropriate context.
• Expert knowledge of analytics and other tools to measure digital audience reach and impact.
• Self-motivation and self-direction.
• Effective communication skills; ability to get along with diverse personalities.
• Ability to multitask and excel under deadline pressure in a rapidly changing news environment.
• Must work comfortably in a job that will be fast-paced, data-driven, shaped constantly by feedback and experimentation.
• Strong coaching skills. Must be able to clearly convey expectations and to provide constructive feedback and support to your team.
• Readiness to apply innovative, creative thinking to support the company’s goals.
• Employment is contingent on passing a post-offer pre-employment background check.

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:

• Your resume – one to two pages.
• A cover letter that outlines how why you are interested in the role and how you would approach it.
• 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.

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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Gannett Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where Gannett employs employees. In addition, Gannett Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant’s disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individuals’ application for employment with Gannett Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact Gannett Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at [email protected].

Other details

• Job Family Media
• Job Function Content Production
• Pay Type Salary
• Required Education Equivalent Experience

• Phoenix, AZ, USA

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