Local News Editor Job at Gannett in Salem

The Statesman Journal / statesmanjournal.com, the leading news organization for a diverse region based in Salem, Oregon and part of the USA TODAY NETWORK , is seeking an energetic editor to champion and own breaking news, public safety, trending and service journalism across Salem and Oregon. This editor is dedicated to delivering a timely and informative daily news report while driving engagement and audience growth.

A thorough understanding of public records, open meeting laws, and data analysis supports our mission to deliver reliable information to Salem and the surrounding communities. Salem is located between the Oregon Coast and Cascade Mountain ranges in the mid-Willamette Valley, famed for its agricultural land including hundreds of vineyards and wineries. The capital city is about one hour south of Portland, one hour north of Eugene and an hour west of the stunning Oregon Coast.

This editor's team will ensure the Statesman Journal remains Salem's trusted source for local audiences. Collaboration with other editors, digital producers, and photographers is key to maintaining our newsroom's commitment to serving the region's news needs in real time and across all channels.

Our ideal candidate has a proven track record of identifying breaking and trending news and delivering coverage that serves readers. They possess excellent news judgment, the ability to supervise quick-turn daily coverage, and a passion for guiding reporters toward impactful storytelling that informs and inspires the public. This editor uses audience metrics and digital insights to ensure coverage is relevant, engaging, and accessible, with particular attention to urgent public safety and community news.

This editor will be adept at coaching journalists, helping them refine their reporting and writing, manage their beats and leverage multimedia storytelling to reach audiences wherever they are. Previous experience in government, crime, and public safety coverage is highly valued.

Responsibilities :

• Leading the coverage of breaking, trending, and public safety news, while managing a team of reporters.
• Developing and overseeing service journalism that delivers timely, useful information to diverse audiences.
• Driving innovative storytelling in all formats-written, video, audio, and graphics-to enhance multimedia engagement.
• Coaching and consulting with journalists to elevate coverage quality and responsiveness.
• Identifying and fulfilling training needs to support a dynamic, multimedia-focused newsroom.
• Supervising simultaneous production of print and digital news products with emphasis on immediacy and relevance.
• Collaborating with editors across the USA TODAY Network on best practices and regional multi-site initiatives.
• Working evenings and weekends to ensure round-the-clock coverage of critical news developments.

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Application Instructions

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