Social Media Deputy Managing Editor

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Deputy Managing Editor, Social Media.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set social strategy for USA TODAY through research, experimentation, and data analysis
• Provide newsroom-wide guidance on best practices for legacy and emerging social platforms
• Manage a team of audience editors and collaborate with newsroom sections on best practices for their sub-brand accounts and directives for emerging platforms

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in journalism or any other subject, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least 5 years of newsroom experience, including management
• An understanding of analytics and how best to identify patterns and develop evolving strategy
• An understanding of different audience platforms, their users, content, and strategy
• Flexibility to work in a 24/7 national news team and collaborate with others