Candace Mitchell

Candace Mitchell is an experienced editor and digital strategist currently serving as an Assignment Editor for SEO at The Washington Post since August 2022, where responsibilities include guiding the editorial SEO team and shaping daily newsroom strategies. Previous roles include Director of Subscription Strategy for the Atlantic Region at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK, where Candace developed subscription growth strategies and trained newsroom personnel in audience engagement tactics. Candace also held various positions at NorthJersey.com, including Director of Digital Production and Deputy Director of Digital, focusing on optimizing content for digital audiences. Candace began a career in journalism as Editor in Chief of The Ramapo News while earning a Bachelor's Degree in Communication Arts: Journalism from Ramapo College of New Jersey.