Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with sports editors and individual journalists to implement IndyStar content strategies.
• Enhance subscriptions and audience, and improve the quality and impact of premium, subscriber-only content as well as metered content.
• Work with other sports editors to optimize stories and develop content strategies targeting key audiences.
• Assist editors and reporters in leveraging content analyses to enhance the quality, direction, reach, and impact of journalism.
• Evaluate strategies for growing social media presence, newsletters, and other avenues for subscriber and audience growth.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of two years of professional journalism experience.
• Entrepreneurial approach to growing audience and a dedicated following.
• Experience in editing and/or creating content in a deadline-driven sports newsroom.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid news judgment guided by experience with audience metrics.
• Strong sense of journalism ethics and grounding in media law basics.
• Commitment to reporting with fairness, compassion, and sensitivity.
• Command of AP style and dedication to accuracy.
• Sophisticated understanding of different audience platforms, user behaviors, content, and strategy.
• Passion for collaborating with teams to find opportunities to engage and grow audiences.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Understanding of SEO and experience using social media channels like Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, and YouTube to enhance storytelling and reach readers.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with remote team members across the country and abroad.

Application Instructions:

We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role and our newsroom. 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 3-5 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.

Expected Pay Range: $70,000 - $80,000

Gannett Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status, education, genetic characteristics, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or other classifications protected by applicable laws. Gannett Co., Inc. will provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities or religious needs to complete the employment application and other processes. Applicants needing such accommodation should contact Gannett Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at Recruit@gannett.com.

Job Details:

• Job Family: Media
• Job Function: Content Production
• Pay Type: Salary