Opinion Editor, The Arizona Republic

The Arizona Republic/ is seeking a dynamic creative and collaborative Opinion Editor to join our Arizona this role youll be at the front lines of writing and producing compelling opinion columns crafting impactful video content and cultivating vibrant social media audiences for opinion Overview:Work closely with columnists editors the audience team and contributors to enrich and amplify opinion journalism and featured reader letters for host produce edit and publish original video segments that enhance opinion columns guest columns and elevate letters to the editor as part of our engagement columnists and a Community Advisory Board that serves as a critical conduit between newsroom leaders and and execute innovative content for platforms such as TikTok Instagram Reels YouTube Shorts and emerging social media channels to maximize reach and spark dialogue around opinion topics relevant to and implement audience growth strategies using real-time analytics to expand and retain viewership and readership of opinion as a visible brand ambassador for The Arizona Republic/ delivering video standups interviews with columnists and behind-the-scenes insights from the newsroom or the on top of social trends platform developments and new techniques to keep our opinion video content and reader engagement fresh relevant and :Produce opinion columns videos and letters to the editor that engage Arizona audiences and spark with contributors to create edit and deliver vertical video and multimedia stories that deepen public understanding and interaction with opinion with readers both online and in-person sourcing and elevating powerful letters and opinion pieces that reflect the diversity of Arizonas sensitive information and sometimes controversial opinions and topics while working with elected officials candidates and their advocates to ensure The Arizona Republic speaks with authority without fear or in editorial planning meetings pitching new ideas that integrate opinion journalism reader letters and social The Arizona Republic/ brand with strategic shareable opinion content driving loyalty and audience growth across :Bachelors or masters degree in journalism media production communications or related field; or equivalent professional experience producing high-impact opinion columns editing video and growing opinion audiences on social with video creation tools editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro Photoshop social platform apps) and opinion journalism best to work under deadline pressure and adapt to rapidly changing news situations while maintaining editorial integrity and understanding of social media algorithms audience analytics and engagement strategies with a passion for local Arizona stories and ethics and unwavering communication and organizational skills; able to work collaboratively and independently in a high-paced editorial drivers license and reliable transportation to cover stories and capture community perspectives throughout Arizona as schedule including mornings evenings and weekends as required by editorial needs and audience engagement InstructionsWe are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply dont limit your upload to a resume; show us what youve done. To do so put together a single document file that includes the following in this order:Your resume one to two pages. A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the 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-NC1