| Location | Peoria, IL |
The Peoria Journal Star / pjstar.com, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is seeking an editor to lead the sports desk that covers high school sports in central Illinois, Bradley University basketball and other items of local interest.
The ideal candidate will work with our experienced sports writers, accentuating their work with deft editing, headline writing and SEO knowledge. The editor will be the lead for the sports department on our print and digital platforms, coordinating with an award-winning photographer to ensure we get memorable visuals for routine stories and championship events.
In this role, you will:
Respond to a robust local sports communityAssign and edit stories for collegiate, high school and recreational and minor league sportsOccasionally, coordinate coverage for multiple sitesEstablish and maintain ongoing lines of communication among sports teams across the USA TODAY NetworkMonitor metrics and use SEO best practiceWrite columns, briefs, trending articles and/or predictions
Requirements:
Bachelor's or master's degree in journalism or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience5+ years of relevant management/supervisory experienceProven proficiency in applying analytics to content strategyStrong communication and collaboration skillsExposure to deadline-driven environmentExceptional planning and organizational skillsSEO knowledgeSelf-motivation and self-directionStrong line-editing skillsStrong people-management skillsStrong problem-solving skills
Industry knowledge:
Understanding of the multi-faceted sports environment - from game coverage to fan experiencesUnderstanding of how to engage audiences on digital platformsThe ability to multi-task and excel under intense deadline pressureThe ability to work collaboratively
How To Apply: We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. 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 3-6 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.#Newsgnt#LI-CB1