Gannett is hiring : Content Strategist in Nashville

The Tennessean is seeking an editor to oversee a team of reporters at this Gannett daily website and newspaper. We are proud of our creative and dedicated team, and we invite you to become a part of the nation's most forward-thinking media company.

The editor will join a team of newsroom leaders tasked with charting the course for The Tennessean's award-winning news coverage. This editor schedules and directs news staff to create storytelling that accurately informs, entertains and engages specific audiences on multiple platforms. The Editor works toward making the news operation the community's leading voice and connects with the community through storytelling and outreach (social media, community leadership, etc.) The editor works with the News Director, other group editors and audience analysts to evaluate what's working and what's not, and develops ongoing plans with the staff to better satisfy audience needs.

Typical job duties :

• Develops and maintains daily and weekly local news coverage plans.
• Coaches the staff to provide quality content, including articles, photos and videos.
• Represents the newspaper to the community.
• Works closely with the regional news operations team to share content.
• Works with digital and print planners to coordinate presentation.
• Plans training for news staff.
• Promotes personal brand, the brands of colleagues and the institutional brand.
• Completes administrative duties within the news department.
• Provides great customer service.

Requirements :

About The Tennessean and Nashville

The Tennessean is the state's largest news organization and is a fast-paced, collaborative operation full of ambitious journalists in every stage of their careers. Reporting frequently leads to rapid change at the state and local levels, and the newsroom frequently wins national awards such a Peabody Award, the Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Awards grand prize and the Scripps Howard Award in breaking news. In 2024, The Tennessean was a Pulitzer Prize finalist. Its office is located in the heart of Nashville, one of the most vibrant cities in the country. Music City more than lives up to its name, and its live music offerings are supplemented by three professional sports teams, a vibrant food scene and abundant things to do. Middle Tennessee is rapidly growing and attracting a variety of new businesses on a regular basis.

How To Apply :

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 :

1. Your resume - one to two pages.

2. A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.

3. 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 in your desired role.

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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