Community Engagement and Opinion Editor

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with The Tennessean's executive editor and top opinion leaders throughout Gannett to develop and execute a comprehensive content strategy that aligns with the company's mission and audience engagement goals.
• Write columns and work with contributing writers and columnists at The Tennessean.
• Manage a rotation of opinion interns either semester or annually.
• Curate, edit, and oversee the publication of opinion pieces that are thought-provoking, well-researched, and aligned with the publication's editorial voice.
• Collaborate with the Director of Audience Engagement to ensure opinion content is tailored to engage and resonate with the digital audience effectively.
• Develop and manage an editorial calendar to plan content creation, ensuring timely and relevant coverage of key topics and events.
• Foster collaboration with other departments, including Audience Engagement, Marketing, and Digital Production, to maximize the reach and impact of opinion content.
• Help plan and participate in community events that focus on journalism and important community issues.
• Ensure all published content meets the highest editorial and ethical standards and adheres to copyright, plagiarism, and fact-checking policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in journalism, with a focus on opinion writing and editing.
• Proven experience in editorial leadership and managing a team of writers.
• Strong writing, editing, and fact-checking skills.
• Deep knowledge of current events, politics, and social issues.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in journalism, with a focus on opinion writing and editing.