Senior Content Strategist

MediaNews Group, publisher of The Denver Post, San Jose Mercury News, Orange County Register, and more than 70 other daily newspapers and associated websites, is seeking a Senior Content Strategist to join its corporate editorial team. The role is remote, but candidates must reside in CO, FL, MA, MN, OH, PA, or TX.

Responsibilities

• Identify trending content as it is posted across our network of sites to maximize audience reach by syndicating to relevant sites and channels
• Use deep knowledge of newsroom production cadences to surface high-potential stories that haven't yet reached their peak, ensuring quality journalism gets the visibility it deserves
• Communicate and engage with digital leads about those hidden gems
• Edit and refine syndicated posts for clarity, accuracy, and tone, maintaining high standards as content moves between local and wire formats
• Monitor and respond quickly to real-time breaking news, ensuring the network has prompt, accurate, and well-packaged updates
• Manage workflows for team and publication production
• Craft expert-level headlines and metadata that strike the perfect balance between SEO best practices and social media engagement
• Collaborate with and serve as a bridge between MNG and Tribune journalists, coordinating collaborative coverage for major initiatives and special projects
• Represent newsrooms on joint projects with circulation, advertising, and product teams
• Partner with product and technical teams to evaluate, test, and implement the best CMS tools and workflows for shared content
• Proactively source and manage third-party content vendors to diversify the network’s offerings and fill niche content needs
• Deep-dive into analytics to provide actionable feedback to newsrooms on story performance, audience trends, and content gaps
• Supervise three full-time Content Strategists

Requirements

• While management experience is a plus, you must demonstrate the ability to lead projects, mentor peers, and work side-by-side with stakeholders
• Proven experience in a high-pressure daily newsroom or online news outlet
• Deep familiarity with a variety of social media platforms and Content Management Systems (CMS) is required. Experience with WordPress is a plus
• Proficiency in Google Analytics and/or real-time analytics platforms is required
• Multitasking and organizational skills are key
• A strong background in news writing and copy editing, including Associated Press style guidelines and ethics
• Comfort working with remote teams and digital collaboration tools
• The ability to handle deadlines and work as a team player
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communication, marketing, or equivalent experience

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid time off and select paid holidays

Pay

The salary is $95,000, based on several factors including but not limited to geographic location, education, work experience, time in role, and certifications.