Opinion Editor: Video, Social & Audience Growth

Clay Today

Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY)

Hybrid

USD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

The Arizona Republic/azcentral.com is seeking a dynamic, creative, and collaborative Opinion Editor to join our Arizona team. In this role, you'll write and produce compelling opinion columns, craft impactful video content, and cultivate vibrant social media audiences for opinion journalism.

You will work with columnists, editors, and contributors to enrich opinion journalism, oversee a Community Advisory Board, and design content for platforms such as TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts

Qualifications

Experience producing high-impact opinion columns, editing video, and growing opinion audiences on social platforms.
Proficiency with editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop) and video creation tools.
Ability to work under deadline pressure and adapt to rapidly changing news situations.

Responsibilities

Produce opinion content including columns, videos, and letters to the editor.
Edit and deliver vertical video and multimedia stories that deepen public understanding and interaction with opinion content.
Engage with readers online and in-person, sourcing and elevating powerful letters and opinion pieces.
Coordinate with columnists and Community Advisory Board to connect newsroom leaders with readers.
Promote The Arizona Republic/azcentral.com brand with strategic, shareable opinion content, driving loyalty and audience growth across Arizona.
Stay on top of social trends, platform developments, and new techniques to keep opinion video content fresh and impactful.