Jonesboro Media Group
Full-time position
Jonesboro Media Group is looking for an experienced, driven, digital-savvy journalism leader for the local news site JonesboroRightNow.com. The editor-in-chief is responsible for the publication of all site content; supervises the content team; and collaborates with advertising and broadcast teams to ensure a robust news site that meets the community’s needs.
Typical duties will include:
- Using sound news judgment to make editorial decisions on site content.
- Representing the site to the community in public and on social media.
- Holding weekly staff meetings to review metrics and discuss content plans.
- Using digital tools to analyze site metrics to inform decision-making.
The ideal candidate will have:
- A bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.
- Five or more years of journalism experience.
- Top-notch writing and editing ability.
- Leadership skills for effective work in a collaborative, supportive environment.
- Experience with digital content management systems.
- Active engagement in social media platforms.
- The ability to learn and adapt quickly to emerging technologies.
This position includes fantastic benefits and the opportunity to enjoy a career in digital journalism. This is an in-person position, and reliable transportation is required. Jonesboro Media Group is an equal-opportunity employer. Join us and make a difference at JonesboroRightNow!
Apply: Email success@jmediagrp.com