Social Video Editor Producer
Social Video Editor Producer
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Job Description
Hearst Connecticut Media Groups journalists cover communities all over the state serving readers across platforms including our sites like CTInsider app newsletters social media accounts and more for nine daily and 21 weekly newspapers.
Were looking for an enterprising audiencefocused and collaborative Video Editor / Producer who will be responsible for editing daily quick turn social videos and larger enterprise projects. They will work closely with the audience staff and reporters and editors across the newsroom to create video content that will reach millions of viewers. This playercoach role represents our desire to continue to push the boundaries of traditional visual storytelling.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Edit short and longform social videos that engage readers and reflect the voice of Hearst Connecticut
- Research pitch and produce original videos that are both informative and entertaining
- Optimize videos across platforms by demonstrating a strong understanding of audience metrics engagement tactics and search engine optimization. This includes headlines thumbnails metadata and more.
- Communicate effectively and collaboratively across departments during breaking and planned news events
- Demonstrate a high comfort level with analyzing and interpreting metrics and using them to inform coverage decisions in realtime and longterm
- Help build and maintain a library of video assets
- Ability to highquality and raw video if necessary
- Participate in news meetings to learn how stories take shape and better understand which audiences were trying to reach
Qualifications:
Experience editing digital media preferably in a newsroom environment
Excellent writing editing and verbal communication skills
Wellversed in quick turn social video editing for platforms like Instagram and YouTube Shorts. You know how to take various raw clips and make a truly fascinating video
Quick organized technical problem solver able to consistently meet deadlines
Bachelors degree or equivalent in journalism English communications or related field preferred
Ability to work a flexible schedule for breaking news and special content opportunities
Highly organized and detailoriented with a proven ability to effectively juggle multiple tasks
The Benefits
- Health dental vision disability and life insurance
- 401(k) with company matching
- Three weeks vacation annually
- Mobile phone reimbursement
- Paid training opportunities including journalism conferences
- Flexible spending account
- Parental leave and support
- Employee assistance program
- Health savings account
To apply:
Send a cover letter resume and clips for review.
HCMG is committed to growing and retaining a more diverse workforce that better reflects the communities we serve. We strongly encourage all people of working age who are traditionally underrepresented in media to apply including women people of color applicants with disabilities those from the LGBTQ community and veterans.
Some great candidates may not check all the boxes for this role. If youre a passionate dedicated worker whos interested in Hearst Connecticut Media Group but dont have all the skills listed here please still reach out and tell us more about what you bring to the table.
Heres a look at Hearst CTs 2023 Diversity Equity and Inclusion report: fulltime job with benefits is based in Connecticut and is not eligible for remote candidates.
Employment Type
Full-Time
