Arizona Opinion Editor & Multimedia Storyteller

Gannett; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arizona Republic / azcentral.com is seeking a dynamic Opinion Editor to lead opinion journalism initiatives in Arizona. You will write, host, produce and publish compelling opinion content, while developing engaging video segments and using social media to expand reach.

You will oversee columnists and a Community Advisory Board, and design innovative content for platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts to spark dialogue.

Qualifications

• Experience producing high-impact opinion columns.
• Editing video and growing audiences on social platforms.
• Expertise with video creation tools and editing software.
• Ability to work under deadline pressure and adapt to rapidly changing news situations.

Responsibilities

• Produce opinion columns, videos, and letters to the editor that engage Arizona audiences and spark conversation.
• Collaborate with contributors to create, edit, and deliver vertical video and multimedia stories that deepen public understanding and interaction with opinion content.
• Engage with readers both online and in-person, sourcing and elevating powerful letters and opinion pieces that reflect the diversity of Arizona's voices.
• Handle sensitive information and sometimes controversial opinions and topics while working with elected officials, candidates and their advocates to ensure The Arizona Republic speaks with authority, without fear or favor.
• Participate in editorial planning meetings, pitching new ideas that integrate opinion journalism, reader letters, and social storytelling.
• Promote The Arizona Republic/azcentral.com brand with strategic, shareable opinion content, driving loyalty and audience growth across Arizona.

Skills

Journalism

Video editing

Social media

Audience growth

Interviewing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Premiere Pro

Photoshop

Social platforms apps

Job description

The Arizona Republic / azcentral.com is seeking a dynamic Opinion Editor to lead opinion journalism initiatives in Arizona. You will write, host, produce and publish compelling opinion content, while developing engaging video segments and using social media to expand reach.

You will oversee columnists and a Community Advisory Board, and design innovative content for platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts to spark dialogue.