ABOUT THE JOB

LehighValleyNews.com is in search of a creative, energetic and collaborative news marketing editor to join our team to help grow and diversify our audience in the digital space.

This role is a part of a versatile, data-driven team to increase the reach and impact of journalism. The right fit for this role will have a passion for news and data, a flair for story packaging and strong communication skills.

ABOUT US

We're a growing public media company with a television station and an NPR radio station that has recently launched a newsroom and new digital news platform. We're in the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania - a news-rich community whose traditional media have been battered and shrunken by layoffs and corporate ownership. Our mission: Reinvigorate our community with journalism that informs and enlightens - and beat back the shadows of a looming news desert.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Day-to-day responsibilities of the job include:

• Work from mid-day to 7:00 or 8:00 PM to write and craft daily and weekly newsletters the evening prior.
• Optimizing stories for search engines
• Social media production
• Building promotion plans for special projects and initiatives
• Generating story ideas
• Communicating data back to the newsroom
• Cultivating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that supports the organization's values and strategic plan

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE IS:

• Active on social media and embedded in internet culture.
• Versatile and steady under pressure.
• Able to bloom in a startup environment and will not get frustrated or overwhelmed by the pace of growth.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS:

• Newsroom experience, ideally in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with particular understanding of the voice and approach required for social media.
• Knowledge of search engine optimization, particularly for breaking news and social media.
• Proven ability to use data to inform decision-making.
• Knowledge of emergent platforms and trends in digital media.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ease working within teams that are on-site or offsite.
• Experience creating socially driven or conceived news and features.
• An eye for compelling content and the ability to communicate that to a diverse audience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Communication or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Two or more years of digital newsletter and social media production and management.

WHAT WE'LL DO

• Pay you within a range of $45,000 to $50,000 annually to start with annual merit increase eligibility
• Provide an excellent benefits package that includes 401(k) with match, low-deductible health insurance, free telemedicine, innovative paid time off policies, disability and life insurance, and more.
• Provide you with professional growth through individual direction, training and development activities
• Keep you connected with our industry through conferences and professional associations
• Invite you into a culture that is supportive, respectful, inclusive, professional, and evolving
• Continue our commitment to cultivating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workplace that helps us represent the voices of our community- the Lehigh Valley.

This position is in Bethlehem, PA and residency in or near the Lehigh Valley is a requirement within the first 45 days of hire date.

Please supply a cover letter, resume and 2-3 writing samples

Lehigh Valley Public Media highly encourages candidates with unique contributions to apply to our openings. LVPM is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://lehighvalleynews.isolvedhire.com/jobs/743031-280221.html