Multimedia Journalist
Connect Savannah is looking for a talented multimedia journalist to join our team. We want to expand our digital platform to fully explore the limits of digital coverage and we need a dedicated and innovative storyteller to lead that effort.Our digital product is quickly becoming the focus in our community. That’s why we need talented journalists who understand the possibilities and aren’t afraid to try new approaches to improve coverage through video, audio, infographics and social media. Most importantly, we want candidates who are constantly adapting their approach in the service of better storytelling.
The ideal candidate would be well-versed in digital news presentation and constantly looking for the next creative element to add to a story.
While experience in journalism is crucial, we want someone who is not content writing one story per day. We want a candidate who is committed to giving our audience the best possible coverage of the community by leveraging all the tools at our disposal.
If you are willing to develop new skills to tell stories across multiple platforms in new and interesting ways, we want you in Savannah, Ga.
We don’t just want to put our news online; we want to create an indispensable print and digital news product that tells the most complete version of every story, big or small, in our community.
Responsibilities:
- Must have bachelor’s degree and two years’ experience
- Post stories to website – stories/breaking news/press releases/photos/audio/video, etc.
- Responsible for posting to social media platforms consistently throughout the day
- Collaborates to meet company goals for page views, unique visitors, and social media growth
- Scans competitive media for content ideas
- Able to post data that visualizes reporting
- Manages newsletters and email list associated with the product
- Uses Google Analytics to improve content strategies and tactics
- Drug free work place.
- Valid driver’s licenses.
If you think you can help us do that, send your resume, cover letter and recent work samples to Erica Baskin at erica@connectsavannah.com
Marketing Consultant
Be part of an exciting digital, print, outdoor and magazine media company! A progressive media company in South Georgia is looking for marketing consultants to help local businesses grow. If you are competitive, like to have fun and want to earn money, we want to talk with you!The ideal candidate will have experience selling both print and digital advertising, with a proven track record of delivering meaningful and compelling solutions for businesses. He/she must be a team player willing to inspire and to be inspired by being part of a dynamic media company focused on changing the way advertising is sold and measured.
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-Competitive salary and commission structure
-A great benefits package (health benefits, 401(k), profit sharing, paid time off, professional tools and mileage reimbursement)
-Challenging but rewarding work
-Friendly and professional work environment
Executive Editor
Join the Transformation: Be Executive Editor at Connect Savannah!Are you ready to take the reins of a historic print publication and drive it into the realm of digital news innovation? Connect Savannah, an esteemed publication in the heart of enchanting Savannah, GA, is looking for an editor who's ready to shape the future of local news and establish a new standard for media excellence.
- Who We Are: Established amidst the charming streets of an historic coastal city, Connect Savannah has been a guardian of stories for years. Now we're gearing up to redefine journalism in the digital age. We're searching for a visionary Online/Digital News Director to guide us through this transformation to a digital news platform that will set the standard for media properties far and wide.
- What You Bring to the Table: You are not just an Editor; you're a digital pioneer with an audacious spirit. We need your expertise to amplify our impact and redefine our narrative. We're looking for someone who embodies the following qualities:
- Strategic Visionary: You relish devising innovative strategies that boost audience engagement, readership, and subscribers. Your keen insights and forward-thinking approach will guide us into uncharted territories of digital storytelling.
- Digital Dynamo: The world of digital platforms and social media is your playground. You understand how to captivate and build audiences online, leveraging every tool available to keep our content at the forefront of digital discourse.
- Masterful Storyteller: You're not just an editor; you're a storyteller extraordinaire. Your skills will empower our reporters, enhancing their narratives and honing their abilities to craft compelling tales.
- Champion of Excellence: Your track record as a proven reporter and editor speaks volumes. You're the mentor who will nurture our team's growth, transforming them into journalistic powerhouses.
- Investigative Insight: You love to dive deep into the heart of important stories, uncovering hidden truths and presenting them with impact. Your ability to oversee the creation of investigative and analytical pieces will be the cornerstone of our news platform.
- Reviver of Tradition: Local news is your passion, and you know just how to breathe new life into it by transforming traditional content into meaningful stories that resonate with modern readers.
- Community Builder: You're a natural at building connections within the community. Represent our organization with pride at public gatherings and social events and establish lasting relationships that fortify our position as a media leader.
- Business Acumen: You understand the media landscape, comprehending the intricate dance between sound journalism and successful business strategies in the modern world.
Why You Should Join Us:
We firmly believe in the power of community journalism and hyperlocal digital news coverage. We invite you to lead this revolution as we reshape our media company. This is your chance to merge the timeless art of storytelling with cutting-edge technology, shaping the future of media and setting the gold standard for excellence.
Ready to Lead? Apply Today!
If you're the dynamic individual we're looking for, please send us your resume and salary expectations to erica@connectsavannah.com. Let's start a digital revolution in Savannah together and redefine how news is experienced!
