Job Department: Editorial
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: St. Lucia
Career Level: Experienced Professional
St. Lucia Times, a leading media house providing credible multi-format news and information across digital and social media platforms, seeks a visionary Editor-in-Chief to lead our editorial team. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of digital media, strong leadership skills, and a passion for delivering impactful news and information.
The Role
- Define and execute the editorial vision and strategy in alignment with the company’s mission and goals.
- Oversee the planning, creation, curation, and distribution of high-quality, original content across all platforms (digital and social).
- Maintain high editorial standards and adhere to journalistic ethics and best practices.
- Identify and develop new content opportunities, formats, and storytelling techniques to engage and expand our audience.
- Collaborate with other departments (e.g., marketing, production, sales) to integrate editorial initiatives with broader company objectives.
- Lead, mentor, and inspire a diverse team of editors, writers, and content creators.
- Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and accountability within the editorial department.
- Utilize data and analytics to measure content performance and editorial strategies based on insights to continuously improve content.
Qualification & Experience
- Degree in Journalism, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 -10 years in a senior leadership position (e.g., Editor, Editorial Coordinator).
- Strong editorial judgment, storytelling skills, and a keen eye for detail.
- Strong understanding of digital media, SEO, digital analytics, and content management systems (CMS).
- Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate vision and provide clear direction.
- Creative thinker with a passion for exploring new formats, technologies, and storytelling methods.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, cover letter, and a portfolio of relevant work no later than January 17th 2025.
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