Associate News Director, The Arizona Republic
2 months ago• Phoenix, AZ
Associate News Director, The Arizona Republic
The Arizona Republic/azcentral.com, Arizona's largest news organization and part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, seeks a strategic, digitally fluent journalist to lead our news team in a highly competitive market for urgent, informative and exclusive news. The Associate News Director will drive digital-first news gathering, champion multimedia storytelling, and ensure our journalism reflects and serves Arizona's diverse communities.
Responsibilities:
- Lead a Digital-First Newsroom: Direct breaking news and criminal justice coverage with a focus on speed, accuracy, and digital impact. Assign and edit coverage for all platforms, prioritizing mobile, web, and social distribution.
- Champion Video Storytelling: Collaborate with visual editors, reporters, and producers to create compelling video content for social platforms (TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube) and azcentral.com.
- Urgent Sourcing Across Channels: Develop and execute strategies for real-time sourcing and verification using social media, public agencies, and community sources. Monitor social platforms for breaking news, trending topics, and user-generated content; verify and incorporate multimedia from public and official sources.
- Audience Engagement: Use analytics and audience insights to shape coverage, drive subscriptions, and deepen engagement. Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and inclusivity.
- Mentorship and Collaboration: Mentor reporters in digital news gathering, compelling narratives, and diverse sources. Collaborate across the newsroom and USA TODAY Network to enhance story forms and audience reach.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Expertise in digital-first news gathering, video production, and social media sourcing.
- Expertise with public records, data reporting, and data visualization.
- Strong news judgment, editing skills, and command of journalism ethics.
- Proficiency with analytics, audience funnel strategies, and digital content optimization.
- Ability to verify and curate user-generated content and multimedia from social platforms.
- Spanish language skills a plus.
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Requirements:
- Bachelor's or master's degree in journalism, media production, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- Five or more years of newsroom editing experience, with a track record in digital and public safety journalism.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, multi-platform environment.
Application Instructions
We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, don't limit your upload to a resume; show us what you've done. To do so, put together a single document file that includes the following, in this order:
1. Your resume - one to two pages.
2. A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.
It is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format. Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration.
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Client-provided location(s): Phoenix, AZ
Job ID: utn-85621
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-11-04T20:24:48
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- HSA
Parental Benefits
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- Financial Counseling
- 401(K)
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
Professional Development
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
Diversity and Inclusion
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program