Sports planning editor -- USA Today Network-Tennessee

Job opportunity at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK - Sports - Planning Editor

We are looking for a talented editor to oversee the planning, programming and production across all digital platforms for the six publications that make up USA TODAY NETWORK-Tennessee. In this position, the planner will act as a customer-experience expert and project manager, working with other newsroom leadership on daily and major projects.



Collaborates with Sports Director, content strategists and audience analysts to program content by platform and ensure we deliver on key audience expectations. Ensures the right volume and quality of content across platforms for both daily and enterprise needs. Follows through the process from conception to publication to ensure SOPs are followed and deadlines are met.



Works on-site at major sporting events, supervising staff members, as needed and directed by Sports Director.

Uses high level of expertise and judgment to determine the placement of content and works with Sports Director for final say in the finished product.



The following knowledge and skills are also needed:

• Advanced knowledge of emerging audience analytic tools as well as existing tools such as comScore, Omniture, Chartbeat, Facebook, Twitter, SimpleReach, Google Analytics and the ability to interpret and apply such data.
• Advanced knowledge of social media and customer feedback tools, including how to respond and engage customers on digital platforms in the public space.
• Deep understanding of and curiosity about competition for our customers' time and money.
• Advanced understanding of various news and information content management systems.
• Expertise in digital programming for desktop, mobile, tablet, social and emerging platforms.
• Exceptional planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret audience data.
• Self-motivated and self-directed.
• Industry knowledge.
• Exceptional core journalism skills (reporting, producing and editing).
• Effective communicator; able to get along with diverse personalities.
• Able to multi-task and excel under intense deadline pressure in a rapidly changing environment.
• Knows how to use time efficiently in a 24-hour news environment.
• Works collaboratively within a cross-functional environment.
• Must embrace peer-to-peer training, as both a teacher and student.
• Applies innovative, creative thinking to support the company’s goals.
• Writing, spelling, grammar, AP and local style.
• Command of media law and Principles of Ethical Conduct.