Digital Content Editor

Job Description

The Victoria Advocate, a renowned newspaper dedicated to providing top-quality news, is looking for a skilled Digital Content Editor to enhance and expand our coverage in South Texas. As the Digital Content Editor, you will be instrumental in shaping our digital and print presence, engaging our audience across various platforms.

Responsibilities

• Curate, edit, and publish high-quality content on digital platforms and print products.
• Implement SEO best practices to maximize content visibility and audience reach.
• Optimize headlines, meta descriptions, and content for search engines.
• Manage social media accounts to promote content and interact with the online community.
• Develop strategies to boost social media following and user engagement.
• Work with multimedia teams to integrate photos, videos, and interactive elements.
• Ensure a seamless user experience on digital platforms.
• Analyze content performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with different teams for comprehensive coverage and consistent digital presence.
• Stay updated on current events and trending topics.
• Edit and proofread articles for accuracy and adherence to editorial guidelines.
• Enhance content quality through collaboration with writers.
• Write and publish news stories for various platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or related field.
• Prior experience in digital content editing within a newspaper environment.
• Strong editing and writing skills with knowledge of AP style.
• Proficiency in SEO and social media management.
• Familiarity with content management systems and digital publishing tools.
• Ability to interpret data and drive decisions based on analytics.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package including health, dental, and vision plans.
• Life insurance and 401(k) retirement plan.
• Ample Paid Time Off.