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u003cpu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eThis is an ideal job for an experienced, digitally savvy journalist who has strong news judgment, first-read and line editing skills and the ability to optimize editorial content for digital consumption. A successful candidate will thrive while working with fellow editors and reporters to produce breaking news stories and analysis and manage digital content across multiple platforms. The candidate will also work closely with the editor in chief to explore new ways to expand our audience and engage our readers.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eThis role requires a unique skill set that includes a deep understanding of the news that matters most to the advertising and marketing community.u0026nbsp;u0026nbsp;u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eThe ideal candidate is passionate about digital and web technologies and always seeking ways to increase their digital IQ. This role offers a variety of challenges from reporting and analysis, so versatility, punctuality, communication and the ability to multi-task are a must.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eResponsibilitiesu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eProven skills in developing and managing digital content, websites, and landing pages using latest technology, in high-volume environmentsu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eWork closely with editors and reporters on interactive graphics and data-driven initiatives that can stand alone or accompany articles and special sectionsu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eManage and edit web content that meets siteu0026rsquo;s high standards and editorial quality.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eUse analysis and insight to drive optimization of pages, actively seeking to improve value per page.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eMaintain and conduct quality assurance checks on digital products according to brand guidelines.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eResponsible for maintenance of links and adherence to the information architecture through siteu0026rsquo;s content management system.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAdjust and experiment with headlines to make sure stories have maximum impact and extend their shelf life using analytics and current best practices in SEOu003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eBasic Qualifications:u003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003e10 years of experience as a digital editoru003c/liu003enu003cliu003eStrong journalism/newsroom experienceu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAbility to quickly understand new technologiesu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eExpert knowledge of creating and editing content u0026nbsp;and site setup using a CMS platformu003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003culu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eExpert knowledge of Drupal 7/8u003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003c/ulu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eProficient using HTML/CSS/JavaScript to enhance digital content through use of multimedia elementsu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eExperience using Photoshop to create and modify images, sprites and other visual elementsu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eOnline portfolio or body of work which includes recent, original multi-media journalismu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eProven ability in SEO and social media best practicesu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eExcellent organizational, multi-tasking and communication skillsu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eFluent in Digital analyticsu003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003ePreferences:u003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eDrupal 8 strongly preferredu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eFluent with Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics or Chartbeatu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eJournalism or related degree preferredu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eB2B or business newsroom experienceu003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eThis position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eAbout Ad Ageu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eAd Age is a daily must-read for an influential audience of decision makers and disruptors across the marketing and media landscape.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eCreated in 1930 to cover a burgeoning industry with objectivity, accuracy, and fairness, Ad Age continues to be powered by award-winning journalism. 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Combining information with innovation,u0026nbsp;Crain delivers the story you canu0026rsquo;t get anywhere else.u0026nbsp;As a privately held company, we maintain a personal responsibility for elevating our work to be the best it can be. Every editor, reporter and correspondent at Crain shares the responsibility of ensuring the editorial independence and importance of our work. With an Audience First focus and uncompromising integrity, we strive to make a real impact for the individuals and industries we serve. While other media companies report the news, Crain gives it meaning. We add context to content, infuse information with insights, and initiate connections as well as conversations.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003ca href=u0022****target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noopener noreferreru0022u003eCrain Communicationsu003c/au003eu0026nbsp;offers a competitive salary, a generous benefits package, profit sharing, and a friendly work environment. 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