They will lead content producers, freelancers, and operational contributors, establishing scalable frameworks, developing editorial sales alignment, and responsible for driving audience growth across platforms.
Core Responsibilities
Access Atlanta Leadership & Team Oversight
- Develop elevated strategy for the evolution of the AJC's Access Atlanta brand and team with goals of reaching new audience and creating new opportunities for revenue-generating content.
- Oversee the Access Atlanta editorial budget, including management of freelance and marketing decisions and needs.
- Oversee content producers responsible for creating or coordinating original multimedia content.
- Guide the creation of content that aligns with company KPIs and journalistic standards.
- Own and refine efficient workflows for Access and with other newsroom teams, ensuring accountability and clarity.
- Mentor and grow team capability, setting and monitoring performance goals aligned with overall company strategy.
Strategic Content Planning & Framework Development
- Build and maintain structured, scalable processes for company-wide sponsored content programs that align with company strategy and goals.
- Lead annual and quarterly budget and revenue aligned editorial planning with Sales and Editorial.
- Own the sales facing editorial calendar, visibility documents, and content opportunity roadmaps.
- Develop clear documentation from ideation to execution to post campaign reporting.
Cross Functional Collaboration & Operational Execution
- Serve as the central operational senior leader collaborating with other senior leaders across the company, including Sales, Editorial, Marketing and Product development.
- Ensure clear roles, ownership points, and checkpoints across teams.
- Balance editorial integrity with monetization needs, navigating tradeoffs thoughtfully.
- Secure assets and resources required for successful content sponsorships.
- Facilitate stakeholder signoff at all major stages to prevent misalignment or delays.
Audience Growth, Content Performance & Optimization
- Direct content and social strategy to grow and engage audiences across website, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, and emerging platforms.
- Identify and seize peak audience opportunities (breaking news, viral moments, major events).
- Drive content experimentation and innovation in story formats, video, and social approaches.
- Analyze performance using analytics tools; develop insights to refine strategy.
Required Education, Experience & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 8 years' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 6 years' experience; a Ph.D. and 3 years' experience in a related field; or 12 years' experience in a related field.
- 3+ years' experience in management or leadership role
- 5+ years collaborating with or supporting advertising/sponsorship sales teams strongly preferred
- Sponsored content development
- CMS platforms (ARC, WordPress, etc.)
- Analytics tools (Google Analytics, social dashboards, 1stparty data platforms)
- Social content strategy and measurement
Skills & Competencies
- Strong project and workflow management skills.
- Proven ability to drive alignment across diverse teams.
- Highly collaborative with strong communication and documentation abilities.
- Ability to analyze and interpret data to guide decisions.
- Deep understanding of content marketing and journalistic standards.
- High emotional intelligence, adaptability, and a problem solver mindset.
USD 101,500.00 - 169,100.00 per year
Compensation:
Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $101,500.00 - $169,100.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.
Benefits:
The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
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What We Do
For well over a century, Cox Enterprises has been shaping the future with daring ideas and values-driven thinking. Since our founding in 1898, our relentless spirit of innovation has driven us to disrupt industries and enhance the quality of life in the communities we serve. Through our major divisions — Cox Communications, Cox Automotive and Cox Farms — our people have countless opportunities to grow and make an impact in the communications and automotive industries, as well as in new ventures in agriculture, cleantech, digital media and more. As a privately-held, family-owned business, we know that people are our most valuable asset. We offer a supportive and inclusive environment with flexible career growth, amazing benefits and work-life balance at the forefront. Our mission, our ways of working and our commitment to people are what make our workplace culture remarkably flexible and resilient. Join us to build a better future and make your mark.
Why Work With Us
At our core, Cox is a technology company that values human relationships. We know people feel most empowered when their work has meaning, when they feel respected and have opportunities to grow. “Career satisfaction” is not enough at Cox — we’re here to help you find balance, live well and achieve your career goals even as they change over time.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Every person has different working styles and preferences — and we aim to empower teams to work where they are most comfortable. Some roles require in-person work, but for those that can be performed remotely, we offer flexibility.
