Deputy News Editor, Digital & Broadcast
Reports To: VP, News
Position Type: Full Time, Exempt
Salary Range: $70,000 - $75,000 Annually
Why Cincinnati Public Radio?
Cincinnati Public Radio has been a trusted member of the Greater Cincinnati community for more than 60 years. Join an award-winning team that works to build trust and make a difference in the lives of listeners and non-listeners alike, creating a community that is informed, involved, and inspired.
About Your Role
Cincinnati Public Radio is seeking a Deputy News Editor who will also serve as the digital lead in the news department. The Deputy News editor will work closely with the VP of News to develop and carry out news strategy. Will serve as afternoon assignment editor. Will also work closely with VP of Digital strategy and audience growth. Will serve as back up News Director in News Director’s absence.
As Deputy News Editor, Digital & Broadcast, you will play a central role in shaping Cincinnati Public Radio’s daily news coverage across both broadcast and digital platforms. This is a hands-on position responsible for guiding editorial decisions, supporting reporters, and ensuring content meets the highest standards of accuracy, clarity, and impact.
In addition to your editorial leadership, you’ll drive WVXU’s digital presence—editing and optimizing stories for the web, leveraging analytics and audience insights, and collaborating with staff to create engaging, multimedia storytelling. You’ll also explore new tools and technologies to enhance how audiences experience our journalism.
What You'll Do
Deputy Editor Responsibilities
- Edit and coordination of afternoon assignments from reporters, typically between 2pm and 6pm weekdays with occasional evening and weekend editing, as needed
- Provide support and guidance for reporters, and assist with onboarding new hires
- Create and maintain style guides
- Serve as news director in their absence
- Writing for web, as time allows
- Handle WVXU submissions for awards
- On call during breaking news events
Digital Editor Responsibilities
- Update the WVXU website throughout the day, also, edit reporters' stories for the web. You’ll use digital tools for data, audio, and visual effects and analytics and best practices to make stories attractive to digital users
- Collaborate with newsroom staff to adapt stories for web using best practices
- Training and assisting newsroom staff on best practices, as needed
- Work with newsroom staff to adapt and create original content for the web
- Explore new technologies and improve use of current technologies
- Ensure news content on all digital platforms meets the organization's editorial standards
- Prepare The Daily View newsletter for weekday distribution
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work with the digital department on audience development, best practices, optimization, etc. of news content
- Work with the social media coordinator to increase and enhance WVXU's social media presence on current and emerging platforms such as Instagram, Tik Tok, YouTube etc.
- Create multimedia presentations using photos, video, graphics, data visualization tools etc.
- Take on other projects and duties as assigned
What You'll Need to Get the Job Done
Desired Skills and Qualifications
- Experience as a reporter or editor
- Knowledge of SEO, digital media, social media, and other similar tools for digital-first writing
- Strong organizational skills and ability to juggle multiple tasks and priorities
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
- Effective communication skills and an interest in working collaboratively to support staff and other departments through the organization
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a diverse and creative team
- Understanding of Cincinnati Public Radio’s programming and belief in Cincinnati Public Radio’s mission and vision
Work Environment
- The essential functions of this position can be performed in a seated position
- Duties require frequent use of a computer and other office equipment
- The ability to occasionally move within the office
- A reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license, to occasionally travel to and visit sources for news stories
What Will Make Us Really Love You
- Experience in a newsroom
- Experience in broadcast media
- Experience in public media
- Experience with Google Analytics or other similar tools
- Experience with managing people
What You'll Love About Us
Compensation and Benefits
- Retirement: 403(b) plan with employer matching after one year of employment
- Healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision coverage with approximately 75% of the premiums paid by us
- Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance: Group policies 100% paid by us
- Paid Time Off: 15 days per year
- Sick Time Off: 8 days per year
- Holiday: 11 days per year
- Parental Leave: Paid leave for all new parents
- Work Environment: Work in our newly constructed headquarters
- Hybrid Environment: Ability to work remotely up to two days per week
More About Us
Cincinnati Public Radio is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Minority/female/disability PWDNET/veteran are encouraged to apply.
Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment background screening and reference check.
Submit resume, cover letter, and work samples at https://www.cinradio.org/jobs/. Applications are accepted until the position is filled, but for best consideration apply by June 26th, 2026.
