HCMG Opinion Editor
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Opinion Editor Help Redefine Opinion Journalism at HCMG
Hearst Connecticut Media Group (HCMG) is seeking an innovative strategic and experienced Opinion Editor to redefine our opinion strategy across digital and print platforms. This role will lead a transformation in how we present opinion journalism ensuring our coverage is relevant engaging and reflective of the most pressing issues in Connecticuts communities.
With 10 daily and 21 weekly newspapers plus a rapidly growing digital subscriber base HCMG is committed to fostering civic engagement and thoughtful discourse. This editor will spearhead a modern approach to opinion journalism integrating audience insights multimedia storytelling and a diverse range of voices into our coverage.
What Were Looking For:
We are looking for a leader who can reimagine and expand opinion coverage across multiple platforms emphasizing audience engagement and digitalfirst storytelling. The ideal candidate understands how opinion content is consumed todayacross digital social and print environmentsand can craft an approach that maximizes impact.
This person should have strong connections to freelancers experts and local voices bringing fresh perspectives into our opinion pages and online forums. They should be able to convene key decisionmakers for public discussions and editorial forums that hold leaders accountable and drive civic dialogue.
The right candidate is also comfortable using analytics and audience insights to shape coverage ensuring HCMGs opinion content is impactful engaging and widely read. A strong understanding of ethics and legal considerations in editorial writing is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and innovate HCMGs opinion strategy integrating reader engagement interactive content and digitalfirst storytelling.
Recruit and develop a diverse team of columnists opinion writers and community voices.
Create a system for identifying and reacting quickly to major local and national news events ensuring HCMGs editorial voice is timely and influential.
Foster community dialogue by organizing live forums Q&As and virtual panels on key issues impacting Connecticut residents.
Champion highimpact opinion pieces ranging from quicktake opeds to deepdive enterprise commentary.
Work across teamsincluding newsroom audience and visualsto elevate the presentation of opinion journalism with compelling digital packaging.
Leverage audience data to track performance identify trends and shape content accordingly.
Uphold the highest editorial standards ensuring opinion journalism is insightful thoughtprovoking and grounded in facts.
Qualifications:
Experience in editorial leadership with a track record of driving innovation in opinion journalism.
Strong editing and writing skills particularly in the opinion space.
Experience working across digital and print in a modern newsroom.
Demonstrated ability to recruit and develop a strong network of writers.
Understanding of audience engagement strategies and how readers consume opinion journalism today.
Highly organized deadlinedriven and strategic in approach.
Passion for civic engagement accountability journalism and fostering meaningful public discourse.
Perks & Benefits:
In addition to the traditional Medical Dental and Vision benefits Hearst has many supportive benefits designed to help you and your family safeguard your physical financial emotional and family wellbeing in different life moments. Some highlights include:
$40/month cellphone reimbursement
Mental Wellness Support through Spring Health
Life Accident and Disability Insurance
Student Loan Refinancing & College Savings through SoFi
Free financial coaching & education through Financial Finesse
Pet Wellness Reimbursement Plan Through Wagmo
LGBTQ Health Services through Included Health
Fertility and Family Planning via Progyny
Monthly Childcare & Dependent Care Reimbursement
Pregnancy Postpartum Doula Coverage & Menopause Support Through Maven Clinic
401K & Roth401K contributions with a company match
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 a look at Hearst CTs 2023 Diversity Equity and Inclusion report: fulltime job with benefits is based in the Hearst Connecticut Media Offices. This position will have a MondaytoFriday daytime schedule but weekend and evening work may be required asneeded.
Employment Type
Full-Time
