Sr. Content Strategist

MediaNews Group Interactive, publisher of the Denver Post, San Jose Mercury News, Orange County Register and more than 50 other daily newspapers and associated websites, is seeking a Senior Content Strategist to join its corporate editorial team. The Senior Content Strategist will be part of a nimble team of editor-producers responsible for coordinating and sharing news and features between our publications and companies. The right candidate has strong news judgment as well as the technical skills needed to navigate multiple content management systems. In addition to working with MNG's publications, you will also work closely with colleagues at Tribune Publishing, which includes the Chicago Tribune, Baltimore Sun, Orlando Sentinel and other prestigious publications.
This position is based in Denver, but will consider remote work options.
What you will do:

• Identify trending content as it is posted across our network of sites to maximize audience reach by syndicating to relevant sites and channels.
• Find hidden gems that should be trending by understanding the newsroom production cadence.
• Communicate and engage with digital leads about those hidden gems.
• Prepare and edit posts to ensure accuracy and clarity and to optimize for search and social.
• Craft expert-level headlines, balancing both audience engagement and search efficacy
• Manage sites and digital products, determining content placement and play.
• Collaborate with MNG and Tribune journalists on special projects and initiatives.
• Represent newsrooms on joint projects with circulation, advertising and product teams.
• Work with technical teams to evaluate and implement the best workflows on shared content.
• Seek out vendors that could provide different types of content to our sites.
• Dig into the analytics and provide feedback on the types of stories that are popular and relevant.

What you will bring:

• Management experience is important, but not required.
• Experience at a daily newspaper or online news outlet.
• Experience working across a variety of social media and web platforms. Experience with WordPress and/or ARC desired, but not required.
• Understanding of Google Analytics is required.
• Multitasking and organizational skills are key.
• Successful candidates must have a solid editing background.
• News writing/editing skills.
• Knowledge of Associated Press Style guidelines.
• Word processing and computer skills required.
• Able to handle deadlines and work as a team player.
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communication, marketing or equivalent experience.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Two full-time Content Strategists will report to the Senior Content Strategist.

Who we are:
MediaNews Group offers news reporting and third party advertising and marketing opportunities through its multi-platform products which include: web, mobile, tablet, and print. We are one of the largest media groups in the U.S., serving high-value audiences and connecting advertisers to them. MNG publishes award-winning content (49 Pulitzers) that amasses and engages a nationwide audience via 800 multi-media platforms including web, mobile, social, and print. We are transforming the news industry.
The annual salary is $90,000.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, time in role, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, MediaNews Group offers a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
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