Senior Content Strategist

MediaNews Group

Senior Content Strategist managing editorial strategies to maximize content reach by coordinating between MediaNews Group and Tribune Publishing. Editing and enhancing articles for clarity and accuracy.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado, Florida, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $95,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in newsroom production, content strategy, and analytics to enhance audience engagement and optimize content workflows. Proficient in news writing, copy editing, and SEO practices to drive impactful storytelling.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Newsroom Production ExperienceContent Management Systems (CMS)Google Analytics ProficiencyNews Writing and Copy EditingSEO and Social Media Engagement

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Hard Skills

Content StrategyCopy EditingHeadline CraftingAnalytics Deep-DiveStory Surfacing

Soft Skills

Team ManagementCommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Google AnalyticsReal-Time Analytics PlatformsSocial Media Platforms

Industry Keywords

AP Style GuidelinesBreaking News MonitoringSyndicated Posts EditingContent Vendors Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify trending content across our network to maximize audience reach
Use knowledge of newsroom production to surface high-potential stories
Communicate with digital leads about hidden gems
Edit and refine syndicated posts for clarity and accuracy
Monitor and respond to real-time breaking news
Manage team and publication production workflows
Craft expert-level headlines and metadata for SEO and social media engagement
Collaborate with MNG and Tribune journalists on major initiatives
Source and manage third-party content vendors
Deep-dive into analytics for actionable newsroom feedback
Supervise three full-time Content Strategists

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience in a high-pressure daily newsroom or online news outlet
Deep familiarity with various social media platforms and Content Management Systems (CMS)
Proficiency in Google Analytics and/or real-time analytics platforms
Strong background in news writing and copy editing, including AP style guidelines and ethics
Bachelor's degree in journalism, communication, marketing, or equivalent experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Life and disability insurance
401k
Paid time off
Select paid holidays