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Wayne State University · 1 day ago

Digital Editor, WDET

Detroit, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Wayne State University is a premier public urban research university located in Detroit, Michigan. They are seeking an experienced Digital Editor for WDET to coordinate and participate in writing and editing news articles and features for various digital platforms, ensuring high-quality content and user experience.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Coordinates and participates in writing and editing news articles and features for WDET's digital platforms, including the wdet.org website, social media, email newsletters and the WDET mobile application

Oversees writing, editing, content design and user experience for digital content consumption

Reviews and edits news copy to publish on WDET's digital channels

Creates search engine optimized headlines

Oversees, obtains, and verifies information from WDET newsroom staff who submit material for wdet.org website

Researches competitor practices to provide staff with best practices and standards to produce the highest quality digital presence for WDET

Initiates and develops original content ideas and adapts materials for digital platforms

Participates in production of websites which may include preparation of requirements development, user experience, site content design, and on-going content development

Writes and edits content for electronic media for placement of informational pieces relating to WDET

Maintains current, accurate content for all digital channels, including but not limited to, wdet.org, social media, email newsletter, and WDET mobile application

Works directly with WDET journalists to help them optimize the content for those channels

Provides editorial support on digital projects as assigned, including but not limited to, WDET's voter guide, Public Radio Music Day content, fundraising appeals, Community of Hope features, and podcast copywriting

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

User experience designHTML codingAdobe Creative CloudProject managementProofreadingMicrosoft OfficeInterpersonal skillsOral communication

Required

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, English or a closely related field from an accredited college or university

Minimum 3-5 years of experience writing, editing, and proofing of news copy at a media organization following established style guide (AP, APA, MLA, and/or Chicago)

Excellent oral, editorial and written skills (grammar, spelling, proofreading and punctuation)

Strong sense of web design principles, especially user interface

Familiarity with HTML coding

Ability to work well in small groups, and solo, in a minimally structured environment

Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Creative Cloud

Must be skilled in creating strong idea concepts, strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects

Strong interpersonal skills are required for interaction with newsroom staff