Digital Editor, Federal News Network

• Copy edit and publish reporters' daily stories. • Ensure we deliver first-rate and innovative storytelling through proven digital techniques. • Use analytics platforms to monitor and improve digital engagement. • Demonstrate sound editorial judgment, including an understanding of institutional journalistic guidelines on ethics, tone and subject matter and a passion to bring good storytelling to digital and broadcast audiences. • Find appropriate story images from approved sources. • Ensure all content is optimized for SEO; work closely with the editorial staff on best practices for online readership and engagement. • Plan and send email newsletter and push notifications. Test new ways to reach readers directly. • Ensure our platforms and content are reader-friendly. Work in partnership with digital development team to increase user experience factors (i.e. load time, mobile friendliness). • Follow emerging digital trends in digital journalism and social media. Be willing to experiment with and suggest new strategies and share findings with editorial team and/or larger management team as needed. • Occasionally write news stories or fill in for reporters, including filing audio reports and writing short news items. • Other duties as assigned. • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in journalism, mass communications with a focus in interactive or multimedia journalism (preferred). • Experience writing, copy editing and proofing for AP Style in a digital publishing environment. • Strong attention to detail. • Comfort with actively communicating with teams across the organization. • Demonstrable experience in media-focused digital engagement, including but not limited to social media, newsletters, surveys and other engagement campaigns. • Ability to thrive in fast-paced, breaking news situations. • Proficient in Microsoft Office/Microsoft 365, WordPress. • Familiarity with or ability to quickly learn analytics tools, SEO techniques, and other digital tools. Familiarity or experience with Adobe Creative Suite preferred, but training is available. • Work in compliance with company policies and procedures. • Maintain a positive and cooperative rapport with staff, management and clients. • Project an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor. • Ability to work established schedule and other hours as needed. • Physical Requirements: • Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing. • Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to manipulate computer keys and general office equipment (telephone, copier, calculator, etc.) for extended periods of time. • Ability to hear and speak clearly and follow both oral and written direction. • The Company may make reasonable accommodations to facilitate the ability to perform essential job functions. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job