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Newsday - Internet news manager opening

  • 2014-09-09 6:14 PM
    Message # 3096037
    Anonymous
    Internet news manager – Real estate and autos, newsday.com 

    newsday.com is looking for an Internet news manager to oversee the real estate and autos sections of our site in the competitive New York metro-area market. 
     
    This is a position that requires significant Web and newsroom experience, creativity, strong news judgment and organizational skills. 
     
    Responsibilities include:
    - Programming the real estate and autos sections on a daily basis with unique content, wires and partner content;
    - Coming up with ideas and helping create new features in these sections;
    - Meeting page view goals and using metrics to help inform programming decisions;
    - Writing blog posts and assigning and editing blog posts from freelancers;
    - Shooting video;
    - Updating our mobile platforms;
    - Working with other departments on content and promotion;
    - Assigning and overseeing the work of interns. 
      
    Our ideal candidate is:
    - Committed to a high standard of journalism with a keen attention to detail;
    - Fast, accurate and flexible;
    - Knowledgeable about or has an interest in learning about real estate and autos;
    - Adept at juggling a variety of tasks and calm under pressure;
    - Able to demonstrate strong communication skills with newsroom colleagues;
    - Interested in researching and developing new ways newsday.com can better serve its readership and improve user interaction on the site; 
     
    Experience and qualifications:
    - Bachelor's degree and at least three years of newsroom Web producing experience;
    - Basic HTML and photo editing skills and experience working with video;
    - Flexibility to work various shifts;
    - Reliable transportation to and from Newsday’s suburban Melville office. 

    Our team is friendly, professional and works hard to support our employee's professional goals and aspirations. This is an environment where your ideas can be implemented; we promote from within, and also provide internal and external training opportunities.

    Provided equipment typically includes a MacBook Pro, iPhone, iPad and digital camera. 

    Perks include:
    -Competitive compensation package
    -Paid time off including vacation, personal days, sick days, and holidays
    -Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
    -401(k) including matching contribution up to 6%
    -Pre-tax transit program via WageWorks
    -Discount tickets to sporting events, Broadway shows, ski resorts, movie theaters and more
     
    If you are interested in applying for this position, e-mail your resume to henry.powderly@newsday.com in the subject line: Internet news manager – Real estate and autos. Newsday Media Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 
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