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Allbritton Journalism Institute currently has a job opening for:


Audience Editor

Location: Washington, D.C.

NOTUS, a new kind of D.C. publication and the newsroom of the Allbritton Journalism Institute, is seeking to hire an Audience Editor. This person will play a pivotal role in shaping and growing our audience strategy across various platforms, focusing on social media and newsletter and site programming.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute audience growth strategies across key social platforms, establishing a distinctive voice and identity for NOTUS.
  • Manage all aspects of social media platforms, including drafting, scheduling and posting content, while maintaining a consistent voice. 
  • Play a key role in the operations of the daily newsletter, including planning, curating and programming.  
  • Coordinate homepage programming, including story placement, and help craft headlines and optimize images.
  • Continuously experiment with new approaches to expand and engage our audience.

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in digital journalism, preferably in politics or policy.
  • Strong interest in politics, elections and the inner workings of Capitol Hill.
  • Proficiency in social media strategy, with a passion for staying updated on emerging platforms.
  • Demonstrated expertise in crafting compelling social copy across a range of platforms.

How to Apply

Email resume and a cover letter to careers@aji.org. Please include “Audience Editor” in the subject line.