Managing Editor of Graphics

Gannett Co., Inc.; Hawaii; Remote; USD 138,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Gannett Co., Inc. is seeking a Managing Editor of Graphics for USA TODAY to lead a creative team. This role requires expertise in visual storytelling, collaboration with newsroom teams, and strategic decision-making based on audience data. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in managing graphics teams within a media context.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience managing graphics or interactive teams.
• Strong background in applying visual language (maps, charts, graphics) to storytelling.
• Expertise in infographics and visual storytelling tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead a graphics team to produce impactful content.
• Make decisions based on experimentation and audience metrics.
• Collaborate across multiple teams in the newsroom.

Skills

Data analysis

Data visualization

Visual storytelling

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in communications, journalism, marketing or related field

Tools

Datawrapper

Adobe Creative Suite

After Effects

GIS

Job description

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Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a diversified media company with expansive reach at the national and local level dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. We seek to inspire, inform, and connect audiences as a scalable, growth focused media and digital marketing solutions company. We endeavor to deliver essential content, marketing solutions, and experiences for curated audiences, advertisers, consumers, and stakeholders by leveraging our diverse teams and suite of products to enrich the local communities and businesses we serve. Our current portfolio of trusted media brands includes the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom. Our digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, uses innovation and software to enable small and medium-sized businesses to grow, and USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures, our events division, creates impactful consumer engagements, promotions, and races. Gannett open roles are featured on various external job boards. When applying to a position at Gannett, you should be completing an application onGannett Careers viaDayforce .Job postings directing you to complete an application on other external sites may not be valid. To connect with us, visitwww.gannett.com

Managing Editor of Graphics

USA TODAY is seeking a Managing Editor of Graphics to lead a creative and accomplished team that is key to our mission of providing interesting and impactful content to our audience through a variety of storytelling methods.

This editor must have experience leading a graphics team to success through experimentation and pushing for quick-turn pieces on news of the day and participation in ambitious projects across teams in the newsroom.

Collaboration and collegiality are required for the leader of a team that works with every team in the USA TODAY newsroom and also with our Network colleagues.

The Managing Editor of Graphics must understand our national audience and make decisions based on experimentation and metrics to deliver the content that will draw readers and pivot away from areas that don’t.

Graphics is in the DNA of USA TODAY since its beginning and we are very proud to have a team that produces eye-catching content that gives our audience an interesting take on a story.

This role is remote and can be based anywhere in the US, except for Alaska and Hawaii.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in communications, journalism, marketing or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum 5 years of experience managing graphics or interactive teams

Strong background in applying visual language (maps, charts, interactive graphics) to journalistic storytelling, ranging from breaking news to in-depth enterprise projects in multiple platforms

Strong journalistic judgment and ability to work across multiple newsroom teams and departments

Deep understanding of best practices for data visualization and ethical standards in visual journalism

Expertise in infographics and visual storytelling tools, including:

Data analysis and visualization (Datawrapper, Infogram, Flourish, D3, R, Tableau)

Information design and digital illustration (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva)

Proficiency in Motion Graphics software (After Effects, Motion)

Experience with digital cartography tools (GIS, ArcGIS, Mapbox)

Familiarity with 3D graphics tools (Blender, Cinema 4D, Lightwave)

Skill in digital illustration tools (Procreate)

Knowledge of UX and user interface design principles

Demonstrated success in developing and implementing innovative visual storytelling strategies within the media industry

Application Instructions

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. To do so, put together a single document file that includes the following, in this order:

• Your resume – one to two pages.
• A cover letter that outlines how you would approach this position and what creative ideas you would want to pursue

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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The annualized base salary for this role will range between $138,000 and $215,625. Base compensation is reflective of many factors, including, but not limited to, the market in which one lives/works, individual education level, skills, certifications and experience. Note: variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and based on the role, may be applicable.

Gannett Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where Gannett employs employees. In addition, Gannett Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant’s disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individuals’ application for employment with Gannett Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact Gannett Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at [e-mail].