Senior Editor, Access & Content Development (AJC)

Company

Cox Enterprises

Editorial & Newsroom

Sr Manager, Editorial

Sr Manager - People LeaderHybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Yes, 5% of the time

Day

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.

The Senior Editor, Access Atlanta and Content Development oversees all aspects of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's popular things-to –do, revenue-generating brand. This senior leader also leads strategy in collaboration with sales senior leaders in the development and execution of sponsored and ad-supported content across Access Atlanta and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. This role merges editorial strategy, content operations, cross functional workflow leadership, and revenue-driving content initiatives. 
 
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. 

 

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.As our primary divisions Cox Automotive and Cox Communications drive new waves of innovation, Cox Enterprises is entering spaces like cleantech, healthcare, esports and more. We're a family business guided by a legacy of bold innovation that’s driven by those who want to make their mark. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.