Sports Editor Job at Gannett, Peoria, IL

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  • Gannett
  • Peoria, IL

Job Description

The Peoria Journal Star / pjstar .com , part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is seeking an editor to lead the sports desk that covers high school sports in central Illinois, Bradley University basketball and other items of local interest. The ideal candidate will work with our experienced sports writers, accentuating their work with deft editing, headline writing and SEO knowledge. The editor will be the lead for the sports department on our print and digital platforms, coordinating with an award‑winning photographer to ensure we get memorable visuals for routine stories and championship events. In this role, you will: Respond to a robust local sports community Assign and edit stories for collegiate, high school and recreational and minor league sports Occasionally, coordinate coverage for multiple sites Establish and maintain ongoing lines of communication among sports teams across the USA TODAY Network Monitor metrics and use SEO best practice Write columns, briefs, trending articles and/or predictions Requirements: Bachelor's or master's degree in journalism or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience 5+ years of relevant management/supervisory experience Proven proficiency in applying analytics to content strategy Strong communication and collaboration skills Exposure to deadline‑driven environment Exceptional planning and organizational skills SEO knowledge Self‑motivation and self‑direction Strong line‑editing skills Strong people‑management skills Strong problem‑solving skills Industry knowledge: Understanding of the multi‑faciated sports environment — from game coverage to fan experiences Understanding of how to engage audiences on digital platforms The ability to multi‑task and excel under intense deadline pressure The ability to work collaboratively #J-18808-Ljbffr

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