Digital Editor REF#: JG33539 Regina Leader-Post
Location: Regina, Saskatchewan
Posted: April 4, 2024
Salary:

Description

The Company: Postmedia is a Canadian news media company representing more than 130 brands across multiple print, online and mobile platforms. Award-winning journalists and innovative product development teams bring engaging content to millions of people every week whenever and wherever they want it. This exceptional content, reach and scope offer advertisers and marketers compelling solutions to effectively reach target audiences. We are always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our team. The Opportunity: The Regina Leader-Post is seeking a full-time Digital Editor who will lead our digital operations and strategy. Excellent leadership qualities and a knowledge of online news presentation are required, as well as the ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced multimedia news environment. Working remotely for the Leader-Post newsroom, the successful candidate will be expected to oversee the newspaper's website, social media channels, newsletter strategy, daily analytics and other digital operations. Candidates must be familiar with emerging digital trends and opportunities and know how to leverage social media and digital platforms to break news and reach audiences. What you'll do:

• Management of the newsroom's digital operations, including web site, newsletters and social media channels.
• Use of website analytics to inform newsroom decision making.
• Innovating new ideas to bring stories, photos and video to audiences across digital platforms.
• Acts as the digital lead for the newsroom in chain-wide meetings and training.
• Training other newsroom employees on digital platforms and content management systems.

Qualifications

Who you are:

• Experience at a daily news organization in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Fluency in digital platforms, multimedia journalism and social media.
• Ability to work quickly and independently, meet multiple deadlines, and make efficient decisions.
• Ability to work constructively as part of a newsroom team.

We thank in advance all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. Only candidates legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered. No phone calls or agencies please. Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all areas of the hiring process. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please make your needs known in advance. Accommodation requests will be provided on an individual basis. Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to employment equity and an inclusive barrier-free selection process and work environment. Postmedia Network Inc. encourages applications from women, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. To apply, please forward your resume and cover letter - stating you found this job on Jeff Gaulin's Journalism Job Board - to:

E-mail: [email protected]

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