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Massachusetts State Digital Editor

This position is intended to increase the performance of Wicked Local’s overall digital footprint by acting as the digital designee working with planners, handling Wicked Local’s social media accounts, optimizing stories, and working with reporters on digital engagement projects, such as newsletter or Facebook groups.

Job Details

Work with planners to execute the digital plan for social posting schedules on Instagram and Facebook.
Make sure the tags are assigned to Wicked Locals. Consider yourself the defensive and the other planners in the offense in making sure this happens.
Take ownership of the Wicked Local Facebook groups and working with reporters to build audience and engagement
Work on projects, such as polls, brackets, and reader callouts, that can be done across Wicked Local and contribute to subscriber growth or retention.
Be a source for Wicked Local editors/reporters on how to best go about optimizing their stories for digital success online.
Work with planners and DOT on Wicked Local's newsletter, video, social, SEO, strategy, etc.

Typical Job Duties

Exercise individual judgment within standard practices and procedures; can resolve moderately complex problems as they occur.
Deal with issues that require review of a variety of factors.
Responsible for editing articles as well as posting articles, photos, cartoons, and other content to products for internal and external customers.
Proofread pages, websites and designs as needed, writes articles for publication and posts to social media accounts as required.

Knowledge and Skills

Work collaboratively within a cross-functional environment.
Must embrace peer-to-peer feedback and training.
Applies innovative, creative thinking to support the company's goals.
Writing, spelling, grammar, AP, and local style.

Required Work Experience, Training, And Education

Bachelor's degree in communication, journalism, or equivalent in experience and education.
1-2 years of experience with advanced storytelling techniques on multiple platforms.

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We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, don’t limit your upload to a resume; show us what you’ve done.

Your resume – one to two pages.
A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.
Links to 3-6 online samples of your work. Show us what you’ve produced or had a hand in that best reflects what you can do in your desired role.

It is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format. Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration.

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