Supervising Editor, News Digital

Job Description

Supervising Editor, Scripps News Digital (Remote)

Primary purpose: Responsible for taking a lead role in the execution of our commerce content strategy, while working closely with the editor-in-chief to ensure achievement of key performance indicators. Responsibilities include: making and overseeing assignments; managing independent contractors and junior editorial staff; and writing, editing, publishing and optimizing content. Track content performance and interpret the data in order to help inform future decisions while upholding our mission and commitment to journalistic principles at the same time.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Work closely with editor-in-chief to develop and refine commerce content strategy
• Plan editorial coverage, including product reviews and commerce-focused lifestyle stories and roundups
• Oversee product testing process
• Write, edit and produce commerce content (and contribute to lifestyle content as time allows)
• Optimize commerce and lifestyle content for affiliate earnings and perform other production work as needed
• Assist in finding stories, doing research and tracking story ideas
• Manage editorial resources to meet various content goals
• Oversee assignments and ensure accurate sourcing and execution of content
• Ensure production is efficient and timely
• Assist in development of effective social media strategy for commerce content
• Monitor and respond to analytics to help inform decisions and meet KPIs
• Stay current on trends and best practices in commerce content and digital publishing
• Perform other duties as needed and directed by manager
• May manage independent contractors and junior editorial staff

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or equivalent experience required
• A minimum of three years of experience in digital media and commerce content required

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
• Solid understanding of both journalism and commerce content
• Ability to work independently take complete ownership of projects
• Ability to generate fresh ideas to contribute to overall strategy
• Ability to adapt to an often-changing work environment
• Ability to effectively manage resources, projects and people
• Ability to spot and generate compelling story ideas
• Fluency with digital publishing and commerce content tools and best practices

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r7oe4k-3-148-217-16-42 in your application.