Youre a talented and curious digital journalist whos ready to take on a leadership role in a vibrant collaborative newsroom As the digital news editor for Nashville Public Radio youll help our award winning local journalism shine on the web on social media and in our daily newsletter the NashVillager This is a dotted line supervisory level position for someone who has a vision for how reporters and editors should engage with audiences online How should we adjust our workflow to put the audience first regardless of platform Which communities are we missing and how do we build news products to serve them How can we better engage with the people who depend on us Youll be our lead strategist managing our homepage and newsletter and will take the lead on establishing our voice on social media Youll work closely with reporters to plan and polish their web stories and youll regularly write stories and newsletters Youll oversee and edit the NashVillager with an eye for what our audience needs each day And youll manage direct reports So were looking for someone who has A collaborative spirit and excellent communication In this intersectional role youll interact with everyone in the newsroom and many people in other departments Youre able to communicate your ideas in a way that encourages others to row in the same direction and you value feedbackA passion for reaching new audiences and those whove been historically underserved by public radio Your previous projects have helped newsrooms connect with new audiences and communities of color among othersDemonstrated leadership and coaching skills Reporters will look to you for guidance on managing priorities shaping stories and using digital platforms effectivelyProven excellence in online storytelling nuanced editorial judgement and a precise editing eyeA strong sense of visual layout graphic design experience a plusThe ability and proclivity to nerd out about all things digital This includes a knowledge of how the web works You arent afraid of a little HTMLWhat do we offer A competitive salary Great benefits A Peabody and Murrow Award winning newsroom filled with dynamic colleagues who care about each other We also care deeply about this region and the diverse religious ethnic immigrant and artistic communities within it We dont live in Nashville just because theres great live music though there is or beautiful hiking trails though there are Were here because we value telling Middle Tennessees stories and making it a better place through our coverage Position TypeExpected Hours of Work This is a full time salaried exempt position Days and hours of work vary but often run Monday through Friday from 830 am to 500 pm Occasional weekend and evening hours will be necessary At Nashville Public Radio we are looking for people who are curious about the world and are excited about our mission If it sounds like you would be a good fit for our team apply today Physical Demands The employee in this position is frequently standing walking or sitting; using hands to finger handle or feel; reaching with hands and arms and talking or hearing Lifts Weight or Exerts Force Work Environment The employee in this position may regularly lift up to 20 pounds Vision Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus Salary Information 65000 Negotiable based on experience About Nashville Public Radio Nashville Public Radio serves Middle Tennessee by providing trusted in depth news engaging music and unique cultural programs on 903 FM WPLN News the NashVillager WNXP Nashville Classical Radio and our various digital platforms For more than 60 years listeners have turned to this community supported service for programming that inspires conversation and curiosity educates and entertains Our values are To operate the station at the highest level of professional standards and integrityTo be responsive to our listeners members supporters and publicTo exhibit mutual respect for our peers and audienceTo value the member and community support that our station receivesTo work together in an environment that encourages participation and sharing of the decisions that affect the station and our listenersNashville Public Radio is committed to hiring staff that reflect the diversity of the community we serve Nashville Public Radio is an equal opportunity employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age color disability gender gender expression gender identity genetic information national origin race religion sex sexual orientation or status as a protected veteran As part of this commitment we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation Nashville Public Radio offers a generous benefit package including medical vision dental and a robust Employee Assistance Program inclusive of six free sessions of counseling each year and basic legal assistance Long term disability and life insurance are provided at no cost to employees We also have up to 40 days of paid parental or medical leave inclusive for adoptive andor foster parents In addition to these benefits employees receive vacation and sick leave access to a 401k plan with employer matching and 13 paid holidays 2 of which are floating to employee preference The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee Duties responsibilities and activities may change andor new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice