Job posting has expired
Sports Editor
Gannett | |
United States, Virginia, Gannett | |
December 07, 2022 | |
Req #25644 Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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 USA TODAY, local media organizations in 46 states in the U.S., and Newsquest, a wholly owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom with more than 120 local news media brands. Gannett also owns the digital marketing services companies Reach Local, Inc., Up Curve, Inc., and Word Stream, Inc., which are marketed under the LOCAL iQ brand, and runs the largest media-owned events business in the U.S., USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures. To connect with us, visitwww.gannett.com The Des Moines Register/desmoinesregister.com, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, seeks a dynamic, results-driven sports editor to lead reporters in producing compelling, impactful work that will be go-to content for our sports audience and grow digital subscriptions. The Register sports editor directs a deputy sports editor and eight reporters who cover sports across Iowa. The Register provides blanket coverage of University of Iowa and Iowa State University sports. This position offers the unique opportunity to direct sophisticated coverage of teams competing in two of the premier leagues in college sports: the Big Ten and Big 12. The sports editor will have the opportunity to organize coverage of tentpole events, including state high school tournaments, NCAA basketball regionals, college football bowl games and baseball games at the Field of Dreams movie site. With coverage of preps as well as colleges, the editor will emphasize exclusive reporting, analysis and compelling storytelling. The ideal candidate will embrace digital innovation and experimentation with alternative story forms, multimedia, podcasts and platform-specific content. This editor will use metrics and audience research to guide decisions about covering topics and issues that will drive digital audience growth and subscriptions. Coach is a defining description for this job: It requires a mentor who can help reporters improve their newsgathering and writing skills, cultivate deep sourcing and produce ever-more sophisticated work, including explanatory and investigative reports. The job requires a problem solver who is well-organized, can work independently and exercise solid news judgment. Collaboration and teamwork skills are a must; this editor will work closely with planners, digital producers and the print Design Center. Des Moines is a growing state capital city that is home to a vibrant arts and entertainment scene and a large community of young professionals living downtown. The Des Moines Register is a 17-time Pulitzer Prize winner that reaches readers across the state with our daily Des Moines Register editions and is gaining subscriptions to our award-winning Des Moines Register.com website and affiliated apps.
We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, dont limit your upload to a resume; show us what youve done. To do so, put together a single document file that includes the following, in this order:
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. #Content #LI-NC1 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 employees 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 applicants 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 Recruit@gannett.com.
Other details
recblid 7arf8vfgogyeicapqey4d3ourpjqsa |