Job Description
Responsibilities
Develop and build relationships with representatives from media outlets across the country to promote content sharing and project collaborations.
Maintain visibility into Grist’s publishing calendar and pitch Grist stories to other outlets for syndication.
Establish and project manage long-term collaborative partnerships.
Build and maintain a tracking tool that captures where Grist’s journalism has appeared, from news sites to newsletters.
Establish a workflow for gathering story analytics from publishers who have syndicated our work.
Work closely with Grist’s editorial team to identify innovative ways to reach new audiences, both on– and off–platform.
Develop and maintain relationships between Grist and third-party news referrers, such as Apple News and Microsoft Start.
Share lessons on best practices for collaborations and syndications internally to Grist staff and externally at conferences.
As part of a special initiative with the Center for Rural Strategies, establish and manage a network of rural publishers.
Build out syndication networks around partner newsrooms in the Midwest and Southeast where Grist places reporters.
Travel may be needed for specific partnerships
Qualifications
Qualifications
Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience in a similar role.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field, or equivalent work experience
Strong business relationship-building skills.
Demonstrated track record of managing and executing ambitious media projects.
Strong understanding of and experience in the media sector, ideally in content partnerships.
Highly independent, organized, and proactive; able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Have a roll-up-your-sleeves mindset
Customer-service mindset.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, communicates effectively with multiple stakeholders.
Additional Information
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter explaining why you’re a great fit for this position. Applications without both a resume and cover letter will not be considered.
Total compensation includes a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance. No phone calls, please.
_Cultivating an inclusive staff is central to Grist’s focus on advancing equity. We’re interested in hearing from people who can work with diverse colleagues of varied experience. Candidates of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Grist is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. _