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Position: Editorial Web Producer, State of the USA
Reports To: Vice President, Content and Creative

Position Responsibilities

The nonprofit, non-partisan State of the USA seeks an experienced producer to help develop and update editorial features and data for a new Web site focused on key measures of national progress in health, the economy, education, housing, the environment and other areas of civic concern.

Working with State of the USA’s Editor, the producer ensures the timely creation, production and updating of online editorial content, including articles, images, multimedia, section fronts and the site’s home page. The producer also assists in the development of data-driven interactive charts, graphs and maps, working with SUSA’s data experts.

All members of the State of the USA content team are expected to be self-starters; be able to think and act quickly; and thrive in a collaborative work environment.

Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Update the site’s editorial sections and home page on a regular basis.
• Help ensure style and voice consistency of online editorial content.
• Produce and publish relevant photos, graphics and other multimedia.
• Maintain an editorial calendar covering various site sections
• Copy edit articles and other content from staff and freelance writers
• Participate in site quality assurance process.
• Contribute to ongoing department strategic planning process.
• Assist in managing feedback and other forms of user engagement
• Maintain awareness of industry trends and competitive landscape

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, computer science or similar discipline.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Two to three years' experience in online publishing in related fields. Familiarity with science journalism a plus.
• Working familiarity with common Web publishing language, tools and applications, including HTML, content management systems, data visualization, image editors, spreadsheets and social networking.
• Ability and desire to master new software and technologies.
• Good work ethic and self-starting attitude.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.


About State of the USA:

The State of the USA is a non-profit, non-partisan institution focused on identifying key measures of national performance across a range of issues, including health, education, the economy and the environment. Working with top socio-economic scientists and statisticians, SUSA is combining their best thinking with dynamic storytelling and information technology to create a free and accessible frame of reference for Americans to better assess their country's progress. A new Web site is currently in development.

We are committed to diversity in the workplace and promote a drug-free work environment.

To apply, send a resume, cover letter and salary requirements to jobs@stateoftheusa.org, subject line: Web producer

• Location: Farragut
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