Content Strategist

Summary:

MediaNews Group Interactive, publisher of the Denver Post, San Jose Mercury News, Orange County Register and more than 50 other daily newspapers and associated websites, is seeking a Content Strategist to join its corporate editorial team. The content strategist will be part of a nimble team of editor-producers responsible for coordinating and sharing news and features between our publications and companies. The right candidate has strong news judgment and a solid editing background as well as technical skills needed to navigate a content management system. In addition to working with MNG’s publications, you will also work closely with colleagues at Tribune Publishing, which includes the Chicago Tribune, Orlando Sentinel and other prestigious publications.

What you will do:

• Identify trending content as it is posted across our network of sites to maximize audience reach by syndicating to relevant sites and channels

• Find the hidden gems that should be trending by understanding the newsroom production cadence and processes

• Prepare and edit posts to ensure accuracy and clarity and to optimize for search and social

• Monitor and respond quickly to real-time breaking news

• Craft expert-level headlines, balancing both audience engagement and search efficacy

• Manage sites and digital products, determining content placement and play

• Collaborate with MNG and Tribune journalists on special projects and initiatives

• Represent newsrooms on joint projects with circulation, advertising and product teams

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communication, marketing or equivalent experience

• Experience at a daily newspaper or online news outlet

• Experience with WordPress desired, but not required

• Multitasking and organizational skills are key

• News writing/editing skills

• Familiarity with WordPress desired, but not required

• Knowledge of Associated Press style guidelines

• Word processing and computer skills required

• Experience working across a variety of social media and web platforms

• Able to handle deadlines and work as a team player

Benefits and Compensation:

The salary is $75,000. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to geographic location, education, work experience, time in role, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, the Company offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k, as well as paid time off and select paid holidays (all benefits are based on eligibility). Please click the following link for more detailed information: http://www.mybensite.com/mng

Who we are:

At MediaNews Group, our employees are our greatest asset. MediaNews Group (MNG) was established in 1985 and has over 4,000 employees nationwide including subsidiaries and other corporate affiliates. There are more than 100 different brands within our portfolio. In addition to our print products, we are a client-centric digital organization that brings scale, precision, and sophistication to digital marketing. Leveraging the belief that people matter as much as technology, our suite of products, including Adtaxi, helps advertisers solve complex marketing challenges with custom, performance-driven solutions.  Readers turn to us for all the news and information that matters to them nationwide. Adtaxi is an exclusive program with the ability to reach 196M or 95% of the U.S. wired population that was established in 2010. Learn more at www.medianewsgroup.com.

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EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

How To Apply:

• Please submit an online application along with your resume for this position here

Closing Date:

• Continuous recruitment until the position is filled

Conditions of Employment: 

• A full pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. Must be willing to submit and pass the necessary required checks

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