Job Type:           Digital/Internet
Location:            Chicago, IL
Contact:              Tracy Slutzkin - Dept. WA
Contact Email:   chicagoradiojobs@cumulus.com

Job Details:

89 WLS-AM & 94.7 WLS-FM are hiring a Digital Managing Editor.  Must have a journalism background with experience in web publishing.  Must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and be able to work in a fast-paced environment.  This individual must understand the principles of good design, have excellent organizational/project management skills, possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, be able to multi-task, and work well within tight deadlines. This position reports to the Programming Director and Market Manager.  EOE.

Responsibilities:

• Web design, production and development.  This individual will manage our web sites, podcasts and emails; place our content online; and keep our sites looking great, organized, and smartly coded while maintaining the integrity of the brand
• Coordinating the placement of static and animated banner ads, promotional graphics, new promotional web pages, external email communications and other sales projects as needed
• Participate in investigative reporting, copy-editing, and writing breaking news stories for web publishing
• Create and maintain web site content (news and entertainment copy, images, podcasts, video, etc.) requiring frequent updates
• Discover, aggregate, and filter news and entertainment stories relevant to audience interest

Skills:

• Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communication
• Experience with using HTML and CSS to format and style content
• Experience with Photoshop and/or other image editing tools
• Experience working within content management systems
• Experience with writing for social media (Twitter, mobile, and Facebook)
• Video/audio editing experience a plus
• Experience converting content between different types of media
• Passion for improving overall digital experience and engaging a wide audience
• Ability to work in a fast-paced/deadline driven organization, with the ability to be flexible with changing priorities and multiple projects
• Personable, enthusiastic, multi-tasking team player with a "can do" attitude

Other:

• Must submit published online writing/graphic examples in order to be considered
• Must demonstrate a familiarity with Chicago local events and history
• Position may involve after-hours, early-morning or weekend work (can be done remotely)
• 5 years of professional experience

If interested, please e-mail your cover letter and resume to:  chicagoradiojobs@cumulus.com. Please reference the following three things in your cover letter: Hiring Manager & Department Code and where you saw this job posting.