Deputy News Editor

Cincinnati Public Radio•Cincinnati, OH

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

Cincinnati Public Radio is seeking a Deputy News Editor who will also serve as the digital lead in the news department. The Deputy News editor will work closely with the VP of News to develop and carry out news strategy. Will serve as afternoon assignment editor. Will also work closely with VP of Digital strategy and audience growth. Will serve as back up News Director in News Director’s absence. As Deputy News Editor, Digital & Broadcast, you will play a central role in shaping Cincinnati Public Radio’s daily news coverage across both broadcast and digital platforms. This is a hands-on position responsible for guiding editorial decisions, supporting reporters, and ensuring content meets the highest standards of accuracy, clarity, and impact. In addition to your editorial leadership, you’ll drive WVXU’s digital presence—editing and optimizing stories for the web, leveraging analytics and audience insights, and collaborating with staff to create engaging, multimedia storytelling. You’ll also explore new tools and technologies to enhance how audiences experience our journalism.

Requirements

Experience as a reporter or editor
Knowledge of SEO, digital media, social media, and other similar tools for digital-first writing
Strong organizational skills and ability to juggle multiple tasks and priorities
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
Effective communication skills and an interest in working collaboratively to support staff and other departments through the organization
Ability to work both independently and as part of a diverse and creative team
Understanding of Cincinnati Public Radio’s programming and belief in Cincinnati Public Radio’s mission and vision

Nice To Haves

Experience in a newsroom
Experience in broadcast media
Experience in public media
Experience with Google Analytics or other similar tools
Experience with managing people

Responsibilities

Edit and coordination of afternoon assignments from reporters, typically between 2pm and 6pm weekdays with occasional evening and weekend editing, as needed
Provide support and guidance for reporters, and assist with onboarding new hires
Create and maintain style guides
Serve as news director in their absence
Original reporting, as time allows
Handle WVXU submissions for awards
On call during breaking news events
Update the WVXU website throughout the day, also, edit reporters' stories for the web.
Use digital tools for data, audio, and visual effects and analytics and best practices to make stories attractive to digital users
Collaborate with newsroom staff to adapt stories for web using best practices
Training and assisting newsroom staff on best practices, as needed
Work with newsroom staff to adapt and create original content for the web
Explore new technologies and improve use of current technologies
Ensure news content on all digital platforms meets the organization's editorial standards
Prepare The Daily View newsletter for weekday distribution
Work with the digital department on audience development, best practices, optimization, etc. of news content
Work with the social media coordinator to increase and enhance WVXU's social media presence on current and emerging platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, YouTube etc.
Create multimedia presentations using photos, video, graphics, data visualization tools etc.
Take on other projects and duties as assigned

Benefits

403(b) plan with employer matching after one year of employment
Medical, dental, and vision coverage with approximately 75% of the premiums paid by us
Group life & Long-Term Disability Insurance policies 100% paid by us
15 days of Paid Time Off per year
8 days of Sick Time Off per year
11 days of Holiday pay per year
Paid parental leave for all new parents
Work in our newly constructed headquarters
Ability to work remotely up to two days per week

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