Senior Digital Editor
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Job Location:
Boston, NH - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 69800 - 99500
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
GBH enriches peoples lives through programs and services that educate inspire and entertain fostering citizenship and culture the joy of learning and the power of diverse perspectives.
At GBH we believe in the advantages of coming together to build community mentor and learn from colleagues and connect more deeply with our mission. As a result the majority of our staff are hybrid and work both from home and onsite. Our current hybrid approach requires staff to work onsite a minimum of two days each week every Tuesday and one other day to be determined by their business unit. Hybrid staff are also welcome to come in additional days each week or may be asked to come in on other days by their manager.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
GBH News seeks to inform educate and enlighten our audience on both the news of the day and the news in historical context through in-depth high-quality journalism using the best tools and methods of the craft. GBH News seeks always to report on and facilitate discussion of the news with integrity fairness balance accuracy and civility GBH News also seeks to tell the stories of and allow expression of the diversity of voices that make up our entire community.
JOB OVERVIEW
Reporting to the Executive Editor GBH News is seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Digital Editor to lead the editing of features and other news content for . The ideal candidate is an excellent editor a skilled people manager and a digital-first journalist with a deep understanding of engaging online audiences and SEO best practices and AP Style. This role will require a collaborative leader who can mentor and guide a team ensuring the delivery of high-quality engaging and accurate content that resonates with our diverse audience. The Sr. Editor will also play a key role integrating digital content from GBHs The World and The World digital team.
What you get to do:
Editing and Content Management: Edit and oversee the production of features news articles and multimedia content for ensuring accuracy clarity and adherence to AP Style and GBH editorial standards. This role will also guide and support editors producers and reporters across the newsroom on digital and editorial best practices.
Leadership and People Management: Manage and mentor the associate digital editor fostering growth collaboration and high performance. Conduct regular check-ins evaluations and provide constructive feedback to support professional development.
SEO Optimization: Implement and uphold SEO best practices to maximize the reach and discoverability of digital content analyzing performance metrics and making data-driven decisions to enhance audience engagement.
Strategic Planning: Collaborate with newsroom leadership on content strategy ensuring alignment with GBH News mission and goals while driving innovation in digital storytelling.
Cross-Unit Coordination: Work closely with the social media multimedia newsletter show production and audience engagement teams to ensure cohesive messaging and promotion across platforms. The Sr. Editor will also play a key role integrating digital content from GBHs The World and The World digital team.
Breaking News and Features Support: Assist in editing breaking news coverage as needed while maintaining a focus on in-depth features and enterprise reporting.
Quality Control: Uphold GBHs commitment to accuracy fairness and editorial integrity across all digital content.
What skills you need:
Strong news judgment and journalistic ethics.
Exceptional editing and writing skills with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy.
Demonstrated expertise in SEO best practices and a track record of driving audience growth through optimized content.
Strong leadership and people management skills with ability to influence and lead non-direct reports.
Ability to juggle multiple tasks prioritize deadlines and thrive under pressure.
Proficiency in AP style and familiarity with digital publishing tools CMS platforms and analytics.
Strategic thinking and the ability to adapt to evolving newsroom priorities and industry trends.
Familiarity with public media values mission and audience.
Experience in multimedia storytelling including video audio and interactive content.
Knowledge of the Boston region and its communities is preferred.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with colleagues across departments.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience required. Minimum 5 years experience as an editor in a digital-first newsroom with a focus on features and enterprise reporting.
JOB SPECIFICS
Staff position
Hybrid position
LOCATION
Thispositionis located in Boston MA and requires on-site presence
Guest Street
Brighton MA 02135
Salary Range
$69800 - $99500Compensation offered within this range is determined by skills experience and internal pay equity.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Proofreading
- Fact check
- Adobe Acrobat
- Content Management Systems
- FDA Regulations
- Copy Editing
- Next Generation Sequencing
- Content Development
- Journalism
- Curriculum Development
- Cycling
- Writing Skills
