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The Argus Leader in Sioux Falls is seeking a talented Content Coach to lead our NOW news team (includes breaking news, business and sports) and elevate their reporting and writing skills. We’re looking for a passionate editor with a knack for recognizing a good story and helping reporters flex their enterprise muscles.
The
successful candidate understands how to use content to reach specific
audiences by having a daily conversation with readers, how to tell
stories in unique ways and how to use multimedia to complement the
written word. This coach will be based in Sioux Falls, work with other
editors and reporters across our three South Dakota newsrooms (Sioux
Falls, Aberdeen and Watertown) and will directly oversee the work of
eight reporters. We need someone who shows urgency to accelerate a
story’s path to publication and guides journalists by consultation and
coaching before, during and after the writing process. We want someone
to develop sources, use data in stories and edit for clarity and
accuracy.
Requirements
for this position include exceptional coaching ability, excellent
communication skills, deep understanding and curiosity of the
competition, effective use of metrics and experience with multiple
storytelling techniques across platforms. Candidates also must have a
bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field and preference will
be given to those with prior media management experience.
Here’s what we have to offer:
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision coverage
- Life Insurance
- 401(K) Saving Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Company Holidays
- Paid Time Off to Volunteer in the Community
- Employee Discount Program
Sioux Falls, South Dakota’s largest city, has been recognized as a regional and national leader in economic development, retail sales, health care, manufacturing, financial and business services and quality of life. The Argus Leader, founded in 1881, sits in the heart of downtown, not far from the waterfalls of the Big Sioux River, a popular local landmark and tourist attraction.
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