Senior Manager, Custom Content

The Dallas Morning News; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan with matching

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Child care reimbursement

Mental health benefits

Inclusive health services

Pet wellness reimbursement

Job summary

The Dallas Morning News is seeking a Senior Manager to lead editorial and content marketing within our custom content studio in Dallas, TX. You will manage editorial calendars, work with writers to develop story ideas, edit for substance, clarity, and style, and assign stories for FWD>DFW and other brand extensions.

You will also support content marketing programs for studio clients, combining editorial excellence with marketing experience in a fast-paced environment that values diversity,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, marketing, advertising, communications, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in an editing role, preferably assigning stories in a newsroom-type environment.
• Command of the English language, with strong proofreading skills
• Ability to adapt tone and style to suit the brand and audience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Comfort using analytics to plan and optimize content
• Knowledge of search engine optimization (SEO) best practices
• Experience in both print and digital content production
• Comfortable working in content management systems such as Arc (the CMS used by The Dallas Morning News) and WordPress, as well as project management systems such as Mavenlink and Asana
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects

Responsibilities

• Maintain editorial calendars and work with writers to develop story ideas.
• Edit stories for substance, clarity, and style.
• Assign stories for FWD>DFW and support other brand extensions.
• Provide support on content marketing programs for studio clients.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, team-driven culture with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Skills

Editorial leadership

Story editing

SEO knowledge

CMS experience

WordPress

Analytics

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field

Tools

Arc CMS

Mavenlink

Asana

Job description

Job Description

Reporting to the Senior Director of our custom content studio, this role will behave a lot like a managing editor in a newsroom — maintaining editorial calendars; working with writers to develop story ideas; cultivating relationships with subject matter experts; and editing stories for substance, clarity, and style. This senior manager will serve as the assigning editor for FWD>DFW, the social responsibility platform built in partnership with The Dallas Morning News, as well as provide support on other TDMN brand extensions, such as Abode and Timeless in Texas; special advertising and editorial sections; and sponsored content on dallasnews.com.

While the senior manager will spend most of the time on the above, this person will also provide support on content marketing programs for other studio clients. A master multitasker, the ideal candidate has experience in both editorial and marketing.

The leader we seek is curious, driven, optimistic, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced culture where we win or lose as a team. We recognize that different perspectives and backgrounds drive the innovation and ideas essential to our business success, so we believe it is vital to our company and our clients to put diversity, equity, and inclusion at the core of everything we do.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, marketing, advertising, communications, or related field
• 6+ years of experience in an editing role, preferably assigning stories in a newsroom-type environment
• Command of the English language, with strong proofreading skills
• Ability to adapt tone and style to suit the brand and audience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Comfort using analytics to plan and optimize content
• Knowledge of search engine optimization (SEO) best practices
• Experience in both print and digital content production
• Comfortable working in content management systems such as Arc (the CMS used by The Dallas Morning News) and WordPress, as well as project management systems such as Mavenlink and Asana
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects

Benefits

• Physical Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
• Invest for the Future: Competitive retirement plan with matching program in most markets.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Recharge with ample time off, including holidays and vacation.
• Paid Parental Leave: Support for growing families, with paid leave for new parents.
• Monthly Child & Dependent Care Reimbursement: Financial support for the care of your loved ones.
• Emotional Wellbeing: Be your best self with our mental wellness benefits.
• LGBTQ+ & Inclusive Health Services: Inclusive healthcare designed for every individual's unique needs.
• Fertility Coverage & Menopause Support: Helping you along every step of your family journey.
• Pet Wellness Reimbursement & Rover Credits: We care about your pets, too – helping you keep them happy and healthy.

Join us at The Dallas Morning News and become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and customer success. Apply now to make an impact in the Dallas, TX advertising market.