Director of Content at Lehigh Valley Public Media

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Editorial Leadership, Multi-platform Journalism, Copy Editing, Newsletter Production, Content Strategy, Community Engagement, Story Assignment, Journalism Ethics, Multimedia Production, Reporting, Writing, Editorial Planning

Industry

Media Production

Description

Description JOB SUMMARY (Two/Three Lines): • The Director of Content is responsible for the daily quality, direction, and output of an integrated content team spanning journalism, community engagement, newsletters, and multimedia production. • The Director leads execution of LVPM's content tentpole programming, works closely with the VP of Content to translate strategy into daily editorial practice, and builds a team culture grounded in strong journalism, community connection, and continuous improvement. RESPONSIBILITIES (Tasks): • Serve as a day-to-day editor for a team of multimedia journalists, editing copy for accuracy, clarity, fairness, and editorial quality across all platforms. • Uphold editorial standards for all content produced by the content team, ensuring consistency and public trust in LVPM's work. • Run daily and weekly editorial planning meetings, coordinating story assignments, platform distribution, and content calendars. • Edit and oversee the editorial production of LVPM's newsletters, including packaging, sequencing, voice, and on-time delivery. • Produce original reporting, features, and content across formats. • Assist in planning and execution of LVPM’s content tentpoles in coordination with the VP of Content and other stakeholders. • Provide consistent, constructive editorial feedback that improves teams' skills and raises the quality of their work over time. • Works with the Community Engagement Lead to ensure community voices and correspondent content are integrated into the daily editorial workflow. • All other duties as assigned. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (Results Ownership): • Editorial quality and accuracy of all content published across LVPM platforms. • Successful planning and execution of content tentpole programming on schedule. • Timely, high-quality newsletter editing and production on deadline. • Successful execution of content tentpole programming on schedule and editorial standards. • Daily editorial workflow is organized, assignments are clear, and the team is producing consistently at pace and standard. • Measurable improvement in team editorial skills and output quality over time. • Original reporting that meets LVPM's editorial standards and contributes meaningfully to coverage. Requirements KEY COMPETENCY COMPONENTS (Behaviors Exhibited): • SKILLS: (Ability to use knowledge effectively and competently in execution) o Exceptional editing skills across formats -- digital, newsletter, audio, and video -- with the ability to improve work quickly and clearly. o Strong reporter and writer who produces credible, compelling journalism and can model that for a team. o Experienced at leading editorial planning and coordinating content across a multi-platform team. o Newsletter editing and production experience, including familiarity with email platforms and digital publishing workflows. o Clear communicator who gives direct, constructive feedback and builds trust with journalists at different stages of their careers. • KNOWLEDGE: (Facts acquired by a person through experience or education) o Deep grounding in journalism ethics, editorial standards, accuracy, and fairness. o Strong understanding of multi-platform content strategy, including how journalism distributes across digital, newsletter, audio, broadcast, and live formats. o Knowledge of community journalism, engagement journalism, and participatory media models. o Knowledge of the Lehigh Valley's communities, institutions, and civic landscape • EXPERIENCE: (Work experience, degree attainment, professional certifications) o At least seven (7) years of professional journalism experience, with a clear record of both reporting and editing. o Demonstrated experience leading an editorial team or newsroom function, including coverage planning, staff editing, and editorial standards. o Experience planning and executing community-facing editorial programming. o Experience working in a digital-first or integrated multi-platform newsroom. o Newsletter editing or production experience strongly preferred. o Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or related field, or equivalent professional experience. • TRAITS: (Distinguishing qualities of a person) o Decisive o Standards-driven o Collaborative • CHARACTERISTICS: (The special trait that makes a person unique) o Leads by doing -- produces strong work themselves and holds the team to the same standard. o Earns credibility by doing the work, not just directing it. o Sees the connection between strong journalism, community trust, and organizational sustainability, and builds that perspective into daily editorial decisions. OTHER WORK REQUIREMENTS: · May be asked to work longer hours and occasional weekends, particularly around tentpole events, major community programming, and significant coverage moments. · As you will/may be driving a company vehicle or your own vehicle on a regular basis, a valid driver's license and a good driving record as determined by a driver's license background check is required for this position. · All team members must successfully pass a background check (7 years), FBI fingerprint clearance and PA child clearance.

Responsibilities

The Director of Content manages the daily quality and output of an integrated content team across journalism, newsletters, and multimedia. They are responsible for upholding editorial standards, leading planning meetings, and executing content tentpole programming.