Managing Editor, Digital Tulsa

TULSA WORLDManaging Editor DigitalResponsible for developing and implementing digital newsroom processes and tactics to grow the digital audience of the Tulsa World Tulsas trusted daily news source since 1905. This highly operational position reports to the executive editor and has the potential to evolve into a supervisor person filling this role will use digital analytics to connect Tulsa-area readers to the digital content they care about. This will be accomplished through effective management of digital assets including news stories photo collections vertical video polls website and social media. This highly collaborative role will measure interpret support and coach every corner of our newsroom as the Tulsa World strives to surpass digital performance goals. Position Responsibilities Develop and implement digital processes and tactics to boost digital readership Coordinate and publish daily digital content on the website and other digital platforms at peak performance timesWrite early versions of breaking news stories for online publicationPlan research write copy and edit content for the website using digital engagement best practices and journalism ethics and standards Coordinate with content and digital editors to ensure appropriate print and online presentationProduce short videos and graphics to drive engagementCraft creative social media content to enhance reader experience onlineBuild and curate photo galleries to enhance reader online experienceWrite engaging SEO-friendly headlines and summaries appealing to current and potential subscribersResearch and implement emerging trends in digital media; develop innovate digital practices to attract digital audienceUse analytics to guide decisions and build brand awareness Engage with people who interact with us on social mediaCommunicate effectively with writers and editors about long-term and daily content plansDetermine which daily stories/photos/videos can be broken out into additional assets Identify assets and trending topics that can be reworked into new assets such as 5 things to know FAQs etc. Manage assets to hit daily weekly monthly and annual goalsWork with editors and reporters to identify opportunities for reporters to produce quick videosWork closely with city editor to be aware of planned stories photos video news as front-line digital editor on daily basisEnsure journalism ethics are practiced in the newsroom; understand libel privacy and fairness issues and ensure the newsroom meets those standardsKnowledge Skills & AbilitiesKnowledge of structure and content of English including the meaning and spelling of words rules of composition and grammarKnowledge of communication and dissemination techniques and methods including alternative ways to inform via written oral and visual mediaKnowledge of video creation and video softwareSkill in active listening to understand what people are saying to gather accurate information to understand points being made and asking questions as appropriate Skill in critical thinking by using logic and reasoning to identify pertinent information needed to develop stories and judgment to determine newsworthy stories for intended audienceSkill in attention to detail researching organization time management and planningAbility to read and understand information and ideas in writingAbility to communicate information clearly in writing and speaking so others will understand youAbility to work independently and as a team under deadlinesAbility to use equipment such as cameras recording devices and lighting to produce optimal visual mediaRole is hybrid in Tulsa with at least Tuesdays in the officeEducation & ExperienceA bachelors degree in digital journalism or related field or equivalent related experience is preferredMinimum five years of experience with digital journalism and multimedia journalism is requiredExperience using Blox Social News Desk a bonus