Executive Editor, Blue Sky News

Allegheny County Airport Authority•Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

Let Your Career Take Flight! We're committed to being a global aviation leader driving innovation, regional growth and prosperity by investing in our employees, customers, airlines, and partners Under the broad supervision of the Vice President, Strategic Communications, the Executive Editor produces the weekly Blue Sky News Publication, a best-in-class storytelling platform for news service of the Pittsburgh International and Allegheny County airports. This role is responsible for ensuring the BSN Publication illustrates the Pittsburgh region’s relevance and contributions to the aviation industry. Here is how the Executive Editor, Blue Sky News will help:

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism or Public Relations, or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university
Five-Seven years as a reporter or editor of a news publication. Preferably a business or financial journalism background.
Experience working with internal and external communications teams and event planners to create buzz around stories and issues.
Possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid driver’s license. Note: license must be maintained throughout employment.
Extensive knowledge of multimedia storytelling, including using video as the primary means of telling the story and creative use of social media.
Proven knowledge of fundamental editorial disciplines and processes
Expert skills in writing and copyediting.
Ability to prioritize, multi-task, manage resources across multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines.
Highly motivated, productive, and detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills.
Familiarity with brand or advocacy journalism.
Highly proficient in project management and problem solving in fast-paced environment.
Advanced proficiency with computer applications and systems such as Adobe Acrobat Professional and MS Office Suite.
Professional demeanor and ability to interact with all levels of employees.
Extensive knowledge of news media operations at the reporter or managing editor level.
Ability to travel is up to 5%.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Blue Sky News publication processes and procedures.
Develop and execute the editorial vision for Blue Sky News, to increase audience engagement.
Communicate editorial vision to Communications and Brand team, freelancers, and contactors.
Plan, coordinate, and manage the work product of assigned editorial staff, including freelancers and contractors, to ensure quality control and timeliness of projects.
Develop content with a news focus on relevant topics including but not limited to Workforce, Innovation, Economic Development, Technology, etc.
Proof and edit the quality control and approval of Blue Sky editorial content.
Maintain accurate schedules, budgets, specifications, and track changes for all projects.
Prepare operational reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends, and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.
Lead daily news desk meetings and recruit new contributors for the publication.
Work with writers to resolve issues and report roadblocks, as well as coordinating videos, photos, infographics, etc.
Support Communications & Brand department and other ACAA departments as proofreaders to ensure consistency with ACAA Style Guide and voice.
Maintain, revise, update as necessary and enforce ACAA Style Guide.
Ensure adherence to the ACAA’s editorial guidelines and policies.
Perform other related tasks as assigned or required.

Benefits

We offer two plan options for healthcare coverage from high-quality insurance carriers, as well as an ACAA-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) that will help offset the cost of many medical expenses.
ACAA employees pay almost $1,200 less per year in healthcare payroll contributions than the average employee in other companies, according to market surveys.
When HRA funding is included, the health-plan deductibles paid by ACAA employees are about $1,200 lower on average than the costs paid by employees of other companies.
ACAA does not require that employees meet a separate deductible for pharmacy expenses before prescription-drug coverage kicks in.
ACAA’s dental plans (included with healthcare coverage) offer an option covering children’s orthodontia.
Employees also can take advantage of a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to help pay for health care and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.
All eligible full-time ACAA employees participate in the Allegheny County Employees Pension Plan, a defined benefit plan that vests after 10 years of service.
Employees also may participate in a Deferred Compensation Plan, which allows them to contribute part of their pay on a pre-tax basis into long-term retirement investments.
A robust Employee Assistance Program (including access to free counselling sessions, financial guidance, and care coordination), life insurance options, a wellness program, and eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program round out ACAA’s exemplary benefits.
Employees may enroll their children from 6 weeks to 5 years of age in our on-site preschool and childcare center, La Petite Academy, at Pittsburgh International Airport.