Deputy Editor, Billy Penn
WHYY
Philadelphia
,
PA
Application Deadline: Friday, Apr 01, 2022
Description
About WHYY
WHYY serves the Philadelphia region with trusted journalism, eye-opening storytelling and intimate local arts programming. Our curiosity and commitment to this community is what drives our programming. It’s also what drives our hiring.
Below you’ll find an employment opportunity in the fast-paced setting of the Philadelphia region’s leading public media provider. The award-winning professional staff of WHYY sets the bar high in television, radio and online. Whether it’s preparing a program to air or a behind-the-scenes role in support, all positions are vital to continuing—and growing—our impact in our community.
WHYY offers a voice to those not heard, a platform to share everyone’s stories, a foundation to empower early and lifelong learners and a trusted space for unbiased news. Learn more about our Social Responsibility Program. It’s how we live.
About Billy Penn
Billy Penn is looking for an intrepid journalist who wants to take a leading role in moving local news forward by helping coordinate a newsroom that informs and engages with Philadelphians.
With a small team that covers everything from breaking news to urban life to food and fun, Billy Penn’s editorial footprint comprises a website with original reported articles (sometimes also produced for radio); a strong social media presence on multiple platforms; a daily email newsletter; and a community events program.
SCOPE OF POSITION
This new, full-time position will report to the Billy Penn Editor. This person will do the first read on drafts filed by reporters, obtain artwork, and produce freelancers’ articles for online publication. This role will be the point person for Billy Penn’s popular weekday and Sunday morning newsletters, overseeing their daily construction and ensuring readers are getting the most out of them.
This person will be an integral part of launching new editorial strategies and programs, such as a 12-month editorial calendar and themed email series that help Philadelphians learn about and explore the city.
Billy Penn is already different from a traditional news site, and if you want to double down on that uniqueness by developing innovative ways to report and share information that connects and uplifts communities, this position is for you.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Participate in weekly editorial meetings and brainstorm with other team members
Do the first read on drafts filed by reporters
Ensure there is artwork to run with each article
Produce articles when filed by freelancers or other non-staff members
Build on reporter contributions to finalize the Billy Penn weekday newsletter
Write and build the Billy Penn Sunday newsletter
Create and maintain 12-month editorial calendar
Help develop and execute new editorial products, including themed email series
Help curate news via Billy Penn’s social media accounts
Assist with breaking news if needed
Contribute ideas to and help execute Billy Penn events and panel discussions
Qualifications
Education: Expertise in newsgathering methods and practices.
Experience: Minimum 5 years of journalism experience preferred, including at least 2 years experience as editor of others. Experience with strategic planning and civic engagement is a bonus.
Software/Technical Skills: Computer literacy; knowledge of online writing and editing standards; social media literacy; understanding of data visualization software.
*This position is represented by SAG-AFTRA.
*All WHYY employees are required to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. Proof will be required upon hiring.