The San Francisco Business Times is looking for a Digital Editor to manage our digital news operation.
The Digital Editor is the primary gatekeeper for digital content, working directly with a seasoned team of editors and reporters to curate, edit and publish content on multiple platforms. He or she also reports and writes content as needed, as well as conceptualizes and produces online galleries/slideshows using photos and data. As the newsroom staff member responsible for day-to-day management of all digital content, the Digital Editor must thrive in a fast-paced news environment.
You will work alongside a team of sharp and knowledgeable reporters, editors and researchers in downtown San Francisco. The San Francisco Business Times is regularly recognized as one of the best publications in California for our in-depth coverage of tech, startups, restaurants, hotels, biotech, real estate and sports business.
The job requires solid news judgment, familiarity with different content management systems, strong headline-writing skills, plus familiarity with SEO, site metrics and online journalism best practices. It also requires the ability to work quickly and efficiently under deadline pressure. The Digital Editor must balance the highest standards for content with ambitious traffic and engagement objectives.
• Curate, write for, edit, rank and publish the Morning and Afternoon Edition newsletters in consultation with newsroom leaders.
• Leave the office each afternoon well prepared for the next day's Morning Edition.
• Direct coverage in breaking news situations, in tandem with the rest of the editing team.
• Curate, write, rank and publish the morning and afternoon email products.
• Master digital graphics tools available to the newsroom and create digital graphics as needed.
To apply, send a resume and cover letter to Beth Hunt, director of editorial recruiting and development, American City Business Journals; bzhunt@bizjournals.com.