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Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a subscription-led and digitally focused media and marketing solutions company committed to empowering communities to thrive. With an unmatched reach at the national and local level, Gannett touches the lives of millions with our Pulitzer-Prize winning content, consumer experiences and benefits, and advertiser products and services. Our current portfolio of media... assets includes USA TODAY, local media organizations Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a subscription-led and digitally focused media and marketing solutions company committed to empowering communities to thrive. With an unmatched reach at the national and local level, Gannett touches the lives of millions with our Pulitzer-Prize winning content, consumer experiences and benefits, and advertiser products and services.

Our current portfolio of media... assets includes USA TODAY, local media organizations in 46 states in the U.S., and Newsquest, a wholly owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom with more than 120 local news media brands. Gannett also owns the digital marketing services companies UpCurve, Inc. and WordStream, Inc., which are marketed under the LOCALiQ brand, and runs the largest media-owned events business in the U.S., USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures.

To connect with us, visit www.gannett.com .

Executive Editor, Detroit Free Press

The Detroit Free Press/ freep.com , the largest metro publication within the USA TODAY NETWORK,is seeking a strong, strategic, experienced and innovative executive editor.

The editor also will oversee other publications across Michigan, including Lansing, Monroe, Port Huron, Holland and more.

The ideal candidate must have a track record of leading and producing powerful journalism that changes lives and consistently turns occasional readers into loyal subscribers.

We are looking for fora transformational leader –– someone passionate about watchdog and enterprise reporting who also possesses a deep knowledge of audience.

This editor must see and show daily why diversity and inclusion are at the forefront of what we do and how we operate. We want someone who challenges the status quo, builds teams and innovates.

The Detroit Free Press is the leader in digital subscriptions and audience within the USA TODAY Network's local news division.

The Free Press has a long history of important investigative work, of community-driven news and of engaging with audiences.

We need a strong communicator and collaborator, as well as someone who understands how to inspire and lead sophisticated work through community engagement, social media and other platforms.

This person must have impeccable journalism credentials, outstanding leadership skills, and a keen grasp of the ever-changing digital space, including a strong knowledge of visual storytelling.

The right editor is people-centric, has high standards, remains focused on the most important priorities and opportunities, and easily shifts between strategy and execution.

Leadership – Leading With Foresight
• Uphold the highest standards of journalistic integrity and credibility.
• Provide exemplary leadership in developing and executing the strategic vision.
• Provide leadership and be knowledgeable in state and local news, investigative journalism, public service, and government issues.
• Champion change management efforts that include strong communication of the company’s strategic initiatives, purpose, vision, culture and plan.
• Utilize organizational development strategies in designing structure that inspires high performance.
• Lead the planning and oversee execution of content strategies with a keen eye focused on strategic audiences. Special emphasis is placed on digital and other new platforms. Creativity and an ability to develop and execute innovative approaches are essential.
• Facilitate strong community connections with a relevant editorial voice and personal interaction.

People Management & Development
• Attract, retain and develop top talent.
• Understand and execute work/life balance strategies for employees.
• Be a champion of diversity – with the understanding that diversity includes everyone and drives customer and operational innovation.
• Manage for results in a metrics-driven environment.

Product & Content
• Uphold the highest journalism standards across digital and print platforms, strongly support the First Amendment and conceive, pursue and execute watchdog reporting.
• Develop and implement a multi-platform digital vision and strategy focused on achieving target audience specific goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with other departments in the development and implementation of multi-platform products to grow audience and engagement.
• Utilize multiple and diverse sources (individuals, disciplines, bodies of knowledge) for ideas and inspiration.
• Ensure the newsroom’s budgets are managed according to operational needs and priorities.

Measurements Of Success
• Impactful journalism that helps improve our community and makes a difference in our readers’ lives.
• Fulfillment of purpose in serving our state and communities with a diverse workforce.
• Participation in creation of successful products that meet the needs of consumers.
• Measurable contributions to the achievement of audience goals on all platforms.

Requirements
• Bachelor's or master’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of five years in significant leadership roles in a newsroom with demonstrated success.
• Clear understanding of the First Amendment and the highest regard for upholding those standards.
• Experience in high-level decision-making with complex, impactful or sensitive news content.
• Experience working in industries undergoing substantial change and transformation.
• A history of successful leadership, innovation and goal achievement.
• Demonstrated change leader who collaborates and communicates effectively.
• Personal charisma, comfortable with public speaking and a commitment to staff interaction.
• Understanding of the changing media landscape and ability to adapt strategies that address continually changing market and consumer needs and desires.
• Demonstrated strong competitive instincts and intellectual curiosity.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and coordinate in an environment of accountability.
• Demonstrated track record in recruiting a highly successful leadership team highly desirable.
• Experience driving a successful turnaround or transformation highly desirable.
• Employment is contingent on passing a post-offer pre-employment background check.

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:
• Your updated current resume – one to two pages.
• A cover letter explaining your interest and fit for the position.
• Your portfolio/clips/links to a few samples of your work.

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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Gannett Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where Gannett employs employees. In addition, Gannett Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant’s disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individuals’ application for employment with Gannett Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact Gannett Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at Recruit@gannett.com.

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Position Status: Full time, salaried, exempt Work Location: Negotiable within the U.S. We have an office in Washington, D.C. and are open to remote work from various geographic locations within the United States... Posting Date: 11/21/22 Position summary: Free Press and Free Press Action work to amplify the voices of people and communities in the crucial decisions that shape our media. We believe that positive social change, racial justice and Position Status: Full time, salaried, exempt

Work Location: Negotiable within the U.S. We have an office in Washington, D.C. and are open to remote work from various geographic locations within the United States...

Posting Date: 11/21/22

Position summary:

Free Press and Free Press Action work to amplify the voices of people and communities in the crucial decisions that shape our media. We believe that positive social change, racial justice and meaningful engagement in public life require equitable access to technology, diverse and independent ownership of media platforms, and journalism that holds leaders accountable and tells people what's actually happening in their communities. We work at the intersection of media and technology to strengthen our democracy.

We're looking for an innovative marketing and direct response manager to execute Free Press' direct response marketing and digital fundraising strategy, as well as manage our day-to-day digital communications program.

The marketing and direct response manager works across teams to develop the marketing strategy for Free Press' advocacy, fundraising, and messaging campaigns. This includes using digital tools and strategies to creatively reach campaign goals, and increase online engagement, growth metrics, fundraising and long-term memberships. They set, meet, analyze and report on ambitious metrics goals for our marketing and direct response program. They develop content for our email campaigns and other digital communications as needed and must be a strong writer.

The marketing and direct response manager reports to the senior digital director. This job requires flexibility in work schedule, generally aligning to the U.S. East Coast business hour, but with evening and weekend work during peak campaign cycles or in the lead up to special events. Regular local, regional and national domestic travel is required, including to events or meetings hosted by others.

Free Press is composed of two separate organizations, Free Press and Free Press Action Fund. Both entities share the same overall mission and employees will have time assigned to one or both entities. This job description refers collectively to the two organizations under the name "Free Press."

Primary Responsibilities:
• Execute digital fundraising efforts & strategy: Assist in the development of our online fundraising strategy. Manage execution of multi-channel fundraising programs (Action Kit, Mobile Commons, direct mail program). Track and report regularly on progress towards our annual online fundraising goal. Assist in providing updates and information to the development team as needed
• Execute direct response marketing strategy: Draft, create and edit compelling content as needed. Identify opportunities for direct response marketing - building on relevant cultural or newsworthy moments to increase engagement and action on our list. Discern and advise campaign and programmatic staff on what digital assets or strategies are best suited to advance programmatic or digital goals. Work with the campaign team to ensure the digital content they are drafting is using digital best practices
• Manage the day-to-day operations of our digital communications work: Manage the digital communications email program in consultation with the director of marketing and direct response. Create engaging messaging arcs for our members in consultation with digital consultants and campaign staff. Manage day-to-day email queues, targeting, testing, sending and scheduling emails. Develop testing plans in consultation with the director of marketing and direct response and consultants. Represent the marketing and communications department in internal meetings with report-outs and updates
• Grow our base and increase engagement: Execute strategies to grow our email and SMS list organically and through list acquisition. Increase engagement among members, donors and the general public through impactful digital communication components. Manage import of newly acquired names.
• Evaluation & Learning: Maintain up-to-date insights on current digital and online trends and implement new strategies as needed. Share learnings with the broader team. Implement changes and suggest opportunities for testing. Assist in the development of annual digital/marketing and communications equity goals
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Work in collaboration across teams to ensure good communication and cohesion
• Advancing Race Equity: Clearly and consistently articulate an understanding of racial equity and structural racism and the centrality of this analysis to the work Free Press does and how we operate. Integrate that knowledge into work projects and interactions by addressing structural implications and disproportionate impacts of policies, activities and decisions on race, class, gender and other group identities within the context of job responsibilities and projects
Desired Skills and Attributes:
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• A commitment to racial equity and experience working with communities of color
• Must value and respect differences of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ability and socioeconomic circumstance
• Must be a creative self-starter, able to work independently and with limited oversight to accomplish agreed upon objectives and to evaluate results
• Able to work under tight deadlines, navigate competing priorities and effectively adjust work plans to respond to emergent challenges or opportunities
• Able to remain positive, tactful and composed under pressure
• A team player with a low-ego approach to collaboration with both internal and external colleagues
• Must be able to develop and maintain relationships with a wide range of external organizations
• Spanish language fluency is a plus
• Dedication to Free Press' mission of fighting for everyone's rights to connect and communicate, in addition to the overall success of the organization
Experience and Qualifications:
• No minimum education is required; a bachelor's degree may be an indicator of capacity for this position
• 3 or more years of directly relevant experience in a nonprofit public interest organization or similar setting is required
• Strong interest in media and technology issues and demonstrated experience working on those or similar issues
• Expertise in a range of digital tools and tactics, with a sharp understanding about the different ways they can be leveraged in different campaign contexts to win
• Working knowledge of modern CRM or fundraising platforms (such as Action Network, ActionKit, EveryAction, New/Mode, and others like them)
• Excellent digital writing skills, with the ability to condense information and convey it clearly and concisely
• Demonstrated ability to use online tools to communicate with and motivate target groups to take action via email, text messages, social media and paid marketing
• Enthusiasm and experience in data and testing content
• Proficiency using Excel to compile analytics reports
• Experience with basic HTML
• Ability to design basic digital and social media content using programs like Photoshop and/or Canva
• Ability to quickly learn new tools and CRMs
• Experience with effective use of SMS in advocacy and fundraising campaigns. Experience using Mobile Commons is preferred
• Experience with email acquisition buys with vendors like DailyKos and Care2, and via advertising platforms such as Facebook
• Demonstrated capacity for full-charge "ownership" of program or administrative areas that are integral to day to day organizational functions
• Experience supervising volunteers or interns
• Experience liaising with colleagues in allied organizations
• Attention to detail, flexibility and demonstrated capacity to operate in a fast-paced environment
• Must have ability to succeed in a predominately telework/remote office environment, including working with an off-site manager, adopting and maintaining strong digital security practices, and fostering connection and community with colleagues located throughout the U.S.
Covid-19 Vaccination:

All Free Press employees must be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus or have an approved medical or religious/ethical/moral accommodation.

Compensation:

Free Press is committed to offering competitive pay and generous benefits, including
• group medical, dental and vision insurance
• short- and long-term disability insurance
• employer contribution to retirement plans (no matching required)
• health-reimbursement accounts
• paid family leave
• annual paid time off is a total of ten weeks, including vacation, health-care leave and holidays
• stipends for business use of personal phones and for home office locations
• all employees receive computers and equipment necessary for the job

This position is categorized as a "tier 2" position, in the context of five possible functional classifications at Free Press, ranging from coordinator (tier one) to executive (tier five).

The starting salary at Free Press for a marketing and direct response manager who meets the above qualifications is $65,000 - $75,000. Starting salary is based on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience. To counter pay inequality and uphold internal parity, we use a nonnegotiable starting salary system, while benchmarking our pay to competitive markets in the nonprofit sector.

Free Press Is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We value excellence and diversity in our workforce. People of color, women, people with disabilities, lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, transgender, gender-nonconforming and formerly incarcerated individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.

If you meet some of the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply or to reach out for more information. We know groups subjected to systemic oppression- including people of color, women, people from working class backgrounds, and people who identify as LGBTQ - are less likely to apply unless and until they meet every requirement for a job. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other communities who are marginalized.

How to apply:

Complete our online application. Fully answering the application questions is an important part of the application process; 4-5 sentences in response to each question will help us understand your thinking.

Our hiring process includes an initial 20-30 minute interview with one staff person, one or two hour-long interviews with 3-4 staff members, and reference checks after the final interview.

We provide reasonable accommodations for the application, interview, or any other aspect of the employee selection process to applicants with disabilities. Please email [Email available when viewing the job] to request an accommodation.

Key dates:

Applications submitted by February 8, 2023 will be reviewed with priority; applications submitted after that date will be reviewed on a rolling basis. This search will remain open until the position is filled. The ideal candidate will be available to begin work in March 2023
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Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a subscription-led and digitally focused media and marketing solutions company committed to empowering communities to thrive. With an unmatched reach at the national and local level, Gannett touches the lives of millions with our Pulitzer-Prize winning content, consumer experiences and benefits, and advertiser products and services.

Our current portfolio of media assets includes USA TODAY, local media organizations in 46 states in the U.S., and Newsquest, a wholly owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom with more than 120 local news media brands. Gannett also owns the digital marketing services companies ReachLocal, Inc., UpCurve, Inc., and WordStream, Inc., which are marketed under the LOCALiQ brand, and runs the largest media-owned events business in the U.S., USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures.

To connect with us, visit www.gannett.com .

Sports Reporter - University of Michigan

The Detroit Free Press/ freep.com, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is seeking a champion journalist to cover primarily University of Michigan football and men's basketball.

Detroit boasts a robust college audience that reaches more than 50 million readers annually, and a huge portion of that comes from our coverage of the Wolverines' hallmark sports.

The ideal candidate will be the leading writer, reporter and voice for U-M sports for Gannett, with special emphasis on revelatory enterprise and giving our audience news, information and analysis on the maize and blue.

In all, the best person for the job will use their sharp journalistic edge to draw readers to freep.com and engage a national audience.

The writer will be effective reach audience on multiple channels, be it social media (especially Twitter, Facebook and Reddit), possible podcasts (hosted by themselves or other opportunities) other cutting-edge platforms. There will also be additional responsibilities in helping lead our coverage for other Wolverine teams, when necessary.

We are looking for someone with a nose for news and the know-how to present that news to readers across out platforms, in print, on screens and in ears.

We need someone raring to make our coverage better with impactful and provocative enterprise and who wants to be part of a winning team. There is no ambition too big for this role.

Responsibilities :
• Produce content in a variety of formats that connects with readers and grows our audience and digital subscriptions.
• Break news quickly in a competitive market.
• Establish themselves as an authority on the athletes and the program they cover.
• Engage and interact with Texas sports fans on social media and use those platforms to help reach potential readers.
• Develop sources for deeper dives into important topics and issues related to the beat.
Requirements:
• Bachelor's or master's degree in communications, journalism, marketing or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 5 years of reporting/editing experience.
• Proficiency building a brand on social media.
• Effective communicator; able to get along with diverse personalities.
• Able to multitask and excel under intense deadline pressure in a rapidly changing industry.
• Knows how to use time efficiently in a 24-hour newsroom.
• Works collaboratively within a cross-functional environment.
• Deep understanding of and curiosity about competition for our customers' time and money.
• Self-motivation and self-direction.
• Applies innovative, creative thinking to support Free Press goals.
• Writing, spelling, grammar, AP and local style.
• Command of media law and Principles of Ethical Conduct.
• This role requires a valid driver's license, reliable transportation and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.
• Employment is contingent on passing a post-offer pre-employment background check, motor vehicle record check & drug screen.
How to Apply:

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:
• Your updated current resume - one to two pages.
• A cover letter that outlines your interest in the position and how you would approach the job.
• Links to 3-6 online samples of your work. Show us what you've produced or had a hand in that best reflects what you can do in your desired role.

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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Gannett Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee's race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where Gannett employs employees. In addition, Gannett Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant's disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individuals' application for employment with Gannett Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact Gannett Co., Inc.'s Recruitment Department at Recruit@gannett.com
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Our company is built on the ideals that were once the bedrock of great American journalism: honesty, doggedness, and independence. We publish investigative stories and provocative commentary about the world as it actually is—with the quality once expected from the legacy press, but the fearlessness of the new. Responsibilities... • Cultivate social engagement and following through our editorial content • Work with the newsroom, audio, and art Our company is built on the ideals that were once the bedrock of great American journalism: honesty, doggedness, and independence. We publish investigative stories and provocative commentary about the world as it actually is—with the quality once expected from the legacy press, but the fearlessness of the new.

Responsibilities...
• Cultivate social engagement and following through our editorial content
• Work with the newsroom, audio, and art teams to coordinate rollout of our coverage
• Refine editorial voice on the different social media platforms
• Build out reporting to measure social media performance
• Fixate on all elements of post packaging with an eye toward performance
• Devise competitive analyses to understand opportunities for growth
• Internalize editorial mission to hone and sharpen our voice on social media

Qualifications
• 2-5 years experience in social media, distribution or production for a news organization
• A self-starter with a desire to learn, grow and make a fast impact
• A data-centric approach to understanding digital content and performance
• Imagination to think beyond existing news media common practices
• A passion for news and a desire to be at the center of agenda-setting, wave-making issues
• Ability to synthesize insights from data and communicate those to newsroom leaders
• An embrace of a scrappy startup environment with a willingness to jump in wherever needed to help the team succeed

Employee benefits: highly competitive salary, vacation days, medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability, flexible spending, health savings accounts, and 401(k
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Our company is built on the ideals that were once the bedrock of great American journalism: honesty, doggedness, and independence. We publish investigative stories and provocative commentary about the world as it actually is—with the quality once expected from the legacy press, but the fearlessness of the new. The Director of Marketing will design and drive strategy, budget and execution of new... customer acquisition through all forms of online Our company is built on the ideals that were once the bedrock of great American journalism: honesty, doggedness, and independence. We publish investigative stories and provocative commentary about the world as it actually is—with the quality once expected from the legacy press, but the fearlessness of the new.

The Director of Marketing will design and drive strategy, budget and execution of new... customer acquisition through all forms of online marketing and live events. This is a unique opportunity to get in on the ground floor and build a foundation for success.

Qualifications
• 10 years experience as a marketer, 3+ years leading a team
• Deep customer acquisition experience in a digital brand in a fast growth environment and at scale; experience growing a media company from the ground up is a plus
• Experience partnering with Twitter, Meta, Ad networks and performance agencies
• A highly analytical orientation with experience in a performance data environment; desire to test and learn
• Strong understanding of consumer mindset, consumer empathy and dedication to great consumer experiences
• Experience strategizing and executing on live events
• Experience converting free subscribers to paid subscribers
• Experience diagnosing the root cause of customer churn and to build retention strategies
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills that can keep varying groups and teams aligned and informed
• You are both right brained and left brained, can think big picture and can execute

Employee benefits: highly competitive salary, PTO, medical, dental, vision, and 401(k
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Our company is built on the ideals that were once the bedrock of great American journalism: honesty, doggedness, and independence. We publish investigative stories and provocative commentary about the world as it actually is—with the quality once expected from the legacy press, but the fearlessness of the new. The Director of Marketing will design and drive strategy, budget and execution of new... customer acquisition through all forms of online Our company is built on the ideals that were once the bedrock of great American journalism: honesty, doggedness, and independence. We publish investigative stories and provocative commentary about the world as it actually is—with the quality once expected from the legacy press, but the fearlessness of the new.

The Director of Marketing will design and drive strategy, budget and execution of new... customer acquisition through all forms of online marketing and live events. This is a unique opportunity to get in on the ground floor and build a foundation for success.

Qualifications
• 10 years experience as a marketer, 3+ years leading a team
• Deep customer acquisition experience in a digital brand in a fast growth environment and at scale; experience growing a media company from the ground up is a plus
• Experience partnering with Twitter, Meta, Ad networks and performance agencies
• A highly analytical orientation with experience in a performance data environment; desire to test and learn
• Strong understanding of consumer mindset, consumer empathy and dedication to great consumer experiences
• Experience strategizing and executing on live events
• Experience converting free subscribers to paid subscribers
• Experience diagnosing the root cause of customer churn and to build retention strategies
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills that can keep varying groups and teams aligned and informed
• You are both right brained and left brained, can think big picture and can execute

Employee benefits: highly competitive salary, PTO, medical, dental, vision, and 401(k
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Our company is built on the ideals that were once the bedrock of great American journalism: honesty, doggedness, and independence. We publish investigative stories and provocative commentary about the world as it actually is—with the quality once expected from the legacy press, but the fearlessness of the new. Responsibilities... • While this role is set for normal work hours, it also requires flexibility and openness to weekend and after-hours Our company is built on the ideals that were once the bedrock of great American journalism: honesty, doggedness, and independence. We publish investigative stories and provocative commentary about the world as it actually is—with the quality once expected from the legacy press, but the fearlessness of the new.

Responsibilities...
• While this role is set for normal work hours, it also requires flexibility and openness to weekend and after-hours work
• Research topics and stories; search for good tape and the best ideas
• Storyboard and script interview questions
• Generate original ideas and share with hosts and senior leaders on the podcast team
• Tailor, adapt and edit content for podcast/social media
• Record, edit and contribute to development of content for podcasts; must have recording expertise in both studio and field environments
• Book and coordinate guest appearances
• Edit and mix audio for clarity, concision, and quality

Qualifications
• Detail-oriented, deadline-driven, enthusiastic about researching archives and hunting for great tape, and comfortable working independently and with a team
• You love storytelling, seeing an argument from both sides, looking at a debate and finding a way to articulate the most generous versions of each argument
• At least one year of audio journalism, professional podcasting or audio production experience
• Tolerance for tight timelines and an ability to work under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to interact professionally with high-profile guests
• An ability to empathize with those who do not see the world the way you see it
• Proficient in ProTools (or a hunger to learn Pro Tools fast)

Employee benefits: highly competitive salary, vacation days, medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability, flexible spending, health savings accounts, and 401(k
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Our company is built on the ideals that were once the bedrock of great American journalism: honesty, doggedness, and independence. We publish investigative stories and provocative commentary about the world as it actually is—with the quality once expected from the legacy press, but the fearlessness of the new. The Director of Growth, our first marketing hire, will design and drive strategy... budget and execution of new customer acquisition through Our company is built on the ideals that were once the bedrock of great American journalism: honesty, doggedness, and independence. We publish investigative stories and provocative commentary about the world as it actually is—with the quality once expected from the legacy press, but the fearlessness of the new.

The Director of Growth, our first marketing hire, will design and drive strategy... budget and execution of new customer acquisition through all forms of online media online marketing acquisition channels. This is a unique opportunity to get in on the ground floor and build a foundation for success.

Responsibilities
• Research art for all stories and posts for The Free Press. This includes but is not limited to features, columns, and community threads
• Expand our roster of photographers and illustrators who can produce imagery that elevates every story
• Assigning, briefing and collaborating with photographers and illustrators to produce high quality original art for select stories on deadline that meet the needs of The Free Press
• Editing all photo shoots
• Oversee a photo and illustration budget
• Liaising with editorial staff on photo needs and keeping records of photos, credits and captions for every post organized in our internal system
• Creating custom images (collages, color treatments, light graphic design) for select stories and conceiving thoughtful visual approaches to columns, series and packages
• Liaising with our social media, audio, and editorial staff teams to create shareable imagery, gifs, etc. as needed
• Assigning designers to produce marketing and publicity materials as needed (merch, event posters, pamphlets, special projects, and more)

Qualifications
• The ideal candidate could be a photographer looking to supplement their income or a freelance photo editor used to working with dynamic teams on tight deadlines
• Excellent knowledge of photography, a great eye, exacting taste, and Photoshop skills
• Proficient in Illustrator, Canva, and emerging design software, or a eagerness to master those
• 20 hours per week. Competitive pay. Flexible schedule a must and occasional weekend and night work may be required
• 3 years experience required
• Fluency in the visual styles of other online publications and the media landscape in general
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Position Status: Full time, salaried, exempt Posting Date: 2/15/2023... Position summary: Free Press and Free Press Action work to amplify the voices of people and communities in the crucial decisions that shape our media. We believe that positive social change, racial justice and meaningful engagement in public life require equitable access to technology, diverse and independent ownership of media platforms, and journalism that holds leaders accountable Position Status: Full time, salaried, exempt

Posting Date: 2/15/2023...

Position summary:

Free Press and Free Press Action work to amplify the voices of people and communities in the crucial decisions that shape our media. We believe that positive social change, racial justice and meaningful engagement in public life require equitable access to technology, diverse and independent ownership of media platforms, and journalism that holds leaders accountable and tells people what’s actually happening in their communities. We work at the intersection of media and technology to strengthen our democracy.

Free Press is looking for a policy counsel to advance our priorities with the Federal Trade Commission and Congress, including antitrust, competition, digital civil rights, privacy and platform-accountability issues. The policy counsel will be responsible for tracking the daily activities at the FTC, as well as building relationships with and influencing key staff at the agency. They will also have a deep grasp of the political and corporate actors shaping debates before the FTC and keep our policy and campaign teams updated and informed. They will strategize around the agency’s interplay with Congress, the Department of Justice, the executive branch, the courts and public debates on major issues shaping the future of media and technology. The policy counsel will track all related legislative, rule-making and adjudicatory proceedings and seek to advance Free Press Action’s positions therein.

The policy counsel conducts meetings with FTC and congressional staff, analyzes legislation, writes briefs and advisory memos, conducts legal research, contributes to position papers, and files comments in regulatory and adjudicatory proceedings. As necessary, the policy counsel drafts and files pleadings in proceedings before the U.S. Courts of Appeal. They prepare and deliver congressional testimony and speak at congressional briefings. The policy counsel also closely collaborates with allied organizations, represents Free Press in coalition meetings, presents at conferences, speaks to press on the record regarding issues in their portfolio, and writes blog posts, press releases, and articles for a range of outlets and audiences.

The policy counsel works as part of a cross-disciplinary team at Free Press, in coordination with coalition partners, strategic allies and outside counsel, to maximize available resources and build our capacity to challenge well-financed opposition. The policy counsel will work in close coordination with the entire policy team on filings, legislative analysis and lobbying strategy and collaborate with Free Press’ program and communications staff to create high-impact campaigns, shape public debates and win policy changes.

The policy counsel reports to the Policy Director. This job requires flexibility in work schedule, generally aligning to the U.S. East Coast hours and is based in Washington, D.C. The position requires evening and weekend work, especially to handle rapid response needs. Frequent domestic travel, including multi-day trips, are expected.

Free Press is composed of two separate organizations, Free Press and Free Press Action Fund. Both entities share the same overall mission and employees will have time assigned to one or both entities. This job description refers collectively to the two organizations as “Free Press.”

Primary Responsibilities:
• Issue-area expertise: Develop and maintain deep knowledge around issues before the Federal Trade Commission – including antitrust, competition, digital civil rights, privacy and platform accountability – along with broad knowledge of media, telecommunications, and/or technology issues, with special focus on federal policy, statutory analysis, administrative law, and constitutional issues, including First Amendment, Fourth Amendment, civil rights law, and federalism issues
• Writing and filings: Draft precise and persuasive filings, including but not limited to agency comments, replies, appellate litigation pleadings and briefs, to advance Free Press' positions. Write articles for publication for Free Press website and other media outlets
• Advocacy and lobbying: Promote Free Press’ mission and policy positions through correspondence and meetings with staff members of the FTC, Congress, the Department of Justice, and other regulatory bodies. Prepare and/or deliver testimony for legislative and regulatory proceedings, letters for the congressional record and other policy analysis to educate Hill staff on our issues
• Policy analysis and research: Analyze existing laws, pending legislation and regulatory proposals, preparing memos and reports on how they support or undermine Free Press policy positions. Conduct extensive legal, factual and economic research on media, telecommunications and technology policies and proceedings directly related to the FTC, platform accountability, privacy, digital civil rights and other Free Press priority campaigns
• Communicate policy positions — from highly technical to very general — to a wide range of audiences, including staff and allies, government decision-makers, press, and the general public. Participate in press briefings and assist with press releases and other public communications
• Coalition engagement: Represent Free Press in networks and coalitions to advance short- and long-term campaign goals. Identify, analyze, prioritize and pursue opportunities to develop relationships with academics and leaders of key institutions and organizations
• Advancing Race Equity: Clearly and consistently articulate an understanding of racial equity and structural racism and the centrality of this analysis to the policy work Free Press does and how we operate. Integrate that knowledge into work projects and interactions by addressing structural implications and disproportionate impacts of policies, activities and decisions on race, class, gender and other group identities within the context of job responsibilities and projects
• Cross-team collaboration: Engage, through a consultative approach primarily with policy and campaign staff, to address media and technology policy interventions; contribute to formulation of policy and campaign strategy. Encourage cross-team collaboration and contribute to strategic alignment through communication and engagement with internal teams

Desired Skills and Attributes:
• Must have superb legal writing and analytical skills and be capable of producing concise and persuasive filings and other documents
• Must have experience advocating to lawmakers and policymakers; previous experience at or before the FTC desired
• A commitment to racial equity and experience working with communities of color
• Demonstrated ability to manage details, solve problems, and follow through on assignments with minimal supervision
• Must be able to adapt or modify plans, timelines or processes in response to rapidly changing circumstances and opportunities
• Clear communication skills essential; strong public speaking skills desired.
• Ability to work effectively with people at all levels, including staff, consultants, colleagues, volunteers, members/constituents, and the general public. Must be confident, outgoing, courteous, and professional in all written and verbal communications
• Demonstrated ability to be entrusted with sensitive information and conduct daily activities with the utmost professionalism and integrity.
• Must be able to remain positive, tactful and composed under pressure
• Must be a team player with a low-ego approach to collaboration with both internal and external colleagues
• Must be able to develop and maintain relationships with a wide range of external organizations
• Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Fluency in Spanish and/or languages other than English is a plus
• Must value and respect differences of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ability and socioeconomic circumstance
• Dedication to Free Press’ mission of fighting for everyone’s rights to connect and communicate, in addition to the overall success of the organization

Experience and Qualifications:
• Juris Doctorate degree strongly preferred. Advanced public policy degree paired with issue expertise and experience may also demonstrate qualifications for this position
• Background in public policy, political science, communications, community development and organizing, or related fields will indicate aptitude for the daily work this job requires
• 5 years or more of directly relevant experience in media, technology and telecommunications policy is required
• Strong writing and sharp editing skills required. Must be able to present complex and technical topics to a wide audience
• Strong interest in and knowledgeable of media and technology issues and demonstrated experience working on those or similar issues
• Ability to work across teams and the entire organization to help problem solve, triage competing priorities, and generate ideas that will innovate existing or create new projects, campaigns, and programs
• Ability to effectively work with highly sensitive personnel, financial, operational and political information
• Attention to detail, flexibility and demonstrated capacity to operate in a fast-paced environment
• Must have ability to succeed in a predominately telework/remote office environment, including working with an off-site staff, adopting and maintaining strong digital security practices, and fostering connection and community with colleagues located throughout the U.S.

Covid - 19 Vaccination:

All Free Press employees must be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus or have an approved medical or religious/ethical/moral accommodation.

Compensation:

Free Press is committed to offering competitive pay and generous benefits, including
• Group medical, dental and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Employer contribution to retirement plans (no matching required)
• Flexible health, commuter and dependent care spending accounts
• Paid family leave
• Annual paid time off is a total of ten weeks, including vacation, health-care leave and holidays
• Stipends for business use of personal phones and for home office locations
• All employees receive computers and equipment necessary for the job
• A flexible, supportive work culture

This position is categorized as a level 3 position, in the context of five possible classifications at Free Press, ranging from coordinator (level one) to executive (level five).

The starting salary at Free Press for a policy counsel who meets the above qualifications is $90,000 - $110,000. Starting salary is based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. To counter pay inequality and uphold internal parity, we use a nonnegotiable starting salary system, while benchmarking our pay to competitive markets in the nonprofit sector.

Free Press is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are actively seeking to build a diverse and inclusive team with a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. People of color, women, people with disabilities, lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, transgender, gender-nonconforming and formerly incarcerated individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.

If you meet some of the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply or to reach out for more information. We know groups subjected to systemic oppression– including people of color, women, people from working class backgrounds, and people who identify as LGBTQ – are less likely to apply unless and until they meet every requirement for a job. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other communities which are marginalized.

Key dates:

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and we encourage candidates to submit applications by March 3, 2023. This search will remain open until the position is filled. The ideal candidate will be available to begin work in April, 2023.

How to apply:

Complete our online application at the link on the top right of this page. Fully answering the application questions is an important part of the application process.

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Free Press provides reasonable accommodations for the application, interview, or any other aspect of the employee selection process to applicants with disabilities. Please email amartyn@freepress.net to request an accommodation
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