AM ATL Newsletter Writer (AJC)

$77,800 - $116,800/Yr

Cox Automotive - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Manager

Remote - Atlanta, GA

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About the position

The AJC's mission is to be the most essential and engaging source of news and information for the people of Atlanta, Georgia, and the South. To achieve this mission, the AJC is transforming from a storied daily newspaper into a modern media company. This transformation involves a diverse team of reporters, product experts, video/audio specialists, and digital professionals who deliver content across various creative platforms and industries. The AM ATL Newsletter Writer plays a crucial role in this transformation by writing and producing the AJC's flagship morning newsletter, A.M. ATL. This newsletter is designed to be a concise, 5-minute read that provides readers with essential, geographically centered news that they can use, share, and react to each day. The writer will collaborate closely with the Newsletter Editor and senior leadership to ensure that the newsletter reflects the priorities of both existing and prospective users. The ideal candidate will possess a strong voice and a commitment to building community through the newsletter, ideally with established community relationships. They will be dedicated to crafting compelling subject lines and curating the right mix of content. Reliability, collaboration, and adaptability are key traits, especially as the AJC continues its digital transformation. Responsibilities will include writing and producing the daily newsletter, which may involve reporting, selecting artwork, gathering user-generated content, and utilizing email and content management systems. Specific duties include writing original content in an authentically Atlanta voice that resonates with the diverse population of the city, curating essential stories across various news sections, collaborating with reporters and editors to identify engaging reader hooks, and creating additional content under the A.M. ATL brand, such as emergency news briefings.

Responsibilities

• Writing original content for the AJC's daily flagship morning newsletter in an authentically Atlanta voice.
• Curating the need-to-know stories of the day across sections and news arcs.
• Collaborating with reporters, editors, and programming team members to find the best reader hooks.
• Creating other content under the A.M. ATL brand, such as emergency news briefings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferably in journalism or a related field.
• At least 6 years of experience as a digital producer in a fast-paced operational role, or a combination of education and experience equivalent to a master's degree with 4+ years, a Ph.D. with 1+ years, or 10 years in a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong understanding of news judgment and journalism ethics.
• Ability to take constructive criticism.
• Passion for local, regional, and statewide journalism as a societal change agent.
• Familiarity and experience in using audience metrics.
• Reliable automobile transportation and internet service for remote work.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in newspapers, magazines, media, technology, or a related field.
• Experience working in a breaking news environment.
• Experience in social, interactive, or digital media.

Benefits

• Flexible vacation policy allowing employees to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties.
• Seven paid holidays throughout the year.
• Up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for personal or family wellness.
• Additional paid time off for bereavement, voting, jury duty, volunteering, military leave, parental leave, and COVID-19 vaccination leave.