Digital Editorial Lead

Fox•Seattle, WA

21h•$100,000 - $115,000

About The Position

The Digital Editorial Lead will lead a team of local Digital Content Creators who are focused on creating and distributing stories that truly matter to digital and social users, coordinating with streaming and broadcast leadership in the process. Does this sound like you? You're an experienced journalist who’s smart, fast on your feet, team-oriented and full of ideas. You're an expert in digital, social media and streaming platforms, and you devour news on your phone and smart TV every day. You know a big story when you hear/read/watch it. You're obsessed with quality and creating the best possible experience for your audience. You strive to make a difference every day and have a deep passion for what you do. You have native-level familiarity with Seattle. Most of all, you want to win big. Every. Single. Day.

Requirements

Proficiency with MS Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently under daily pressure and successfully manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that may require nights, early mornings, weekends, holidays, and emergency scenarios.
Four (4) years’ experience developing and publishing unique content, including news, for digital and social platforms preferred.
Proven history as leader and/or project lead within a team.
BA/BS degree, preferably in Journalism, Communications or related field with emphasis on digital publishing.
Strong desire to advance in digital news career.
Superior news judgement, writing and copy-editing skills.
Fanatical attention to detail.
Thrive under pressure.
Stellar communication and organization skills.
Social media expert.
Proficient in content management systems, video publishing, live streaming, and digital analytics tools.
Video and photo editing experience (Adobe products a plus).

Responsibilities

Lead a team that creates compelling, user-focused news and event-based content including text stories, photos/graphics, breaking news, push alerts, and social media elements.
Guide our digital team’s editorial decisions and serve as a digital leader and resource in the station, ensuring digital and social media dominance.
Incorporate analytics and search engine optimization best practices while constantly prioritizing the consumer experience.
Monitor emerging platforms to spot opportunities to engage new users.
Motivate, coach, and mentor digital staff.
Coordinate with stakeholders around the station and the group, including other FOX digital teams and Group Content Team.
Work cross-functionally with other station departments, including sales, marketing and engineering.
Demonstrate responsibility for all equipment issued by FOX.
Comply with all FOX Corporate computer requirements.
Comply with all FOX Corporate and station policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.