Managing Digital Editor - Williamsburg VA

Local Daily Media seeks a driven, innovative Managing Digital Editor to lead our newsroom in Williamsburg, Virginia. Our editors are talented journalists who inspire their newsrooms, engage their audience and connect with their community. They're experienced in growing a digital readership, producing multimedia content and guiding enterprise stories. Responsibilities

• Oversee daily news operations on all content channels
• Assign and edit stories, demonstrating a strong commitment to local news and multimedia reporting
• Produce daily content, news reports and other stories to supplement staff coverage
• Motivate and educate news reporting team
• Strategize and manage social media efforts
• Produce daily email newsletters for subscriber base
• Incorporate insights gleaned from web and social media analytics, to help gauge scoop and tackle deeper dives
• Adhere to and enforce SEO best practices
• Devise new ideas and editorial products that helps WYDaily grow Qualities & qualifications
• Exceptional writing and editing skills
• Excellent news judgment, including hard news, government reporting and lighter news
• Engaged in the constant evolution of digital engagement
• Irreproachable journalistic ethics
• Passion for local news How to apply Send an email message with a brief note of introduction, up-to-date resume and recent samples of stories/video/photos you have produced or edited.

The subject should say "Managing Digital Editor."

Schedule:

Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: Williamsburg, VA 23188: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

Associate (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

Up to $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Education:

Associate (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person