National Digital News Curator

Hearst Television is seeking a well-rounded full-time Digital News Curator to create and distribute nationally focused news content for more than two dozen local Hearst Television stations across the country. The curator will write publish and edit digital content for station websites mobile apps and social media channels elevating stories of national interest. This role requires an excellent storyteller who thrives under deadline pressure and can create compelling content in a competitive news environment. The curator will join Hearst Televisions National Desk and will report to the Senior Curator. This is a full-time in-person position based in Pittsburgh PA.

Responsibilities

• Write edit and publish news stories of national interest for Hearst Television stations nationwide.
• Write compelling headlines and craft effective mobile push notifications.
• Respond quickly to breaking news with strong editorial judgment to determine how content should be distributed across stations digital platforms.
• Curate and syndicate national and international news content from our stations/partners that aligns with the interests of local station audiences.
• Copy edit content in adherence with AP Style.
• Edit and create videos and graphics for our stations social channels
• Manage live video streams and distribute them to Hearst Television stations across digital mobile and social platforms.
• Coordinate with local stations and digital teams to support content and coverage needs.
• Maintain high ethical and journalistic standards.

Requirements

• Experience working in a newsroom or digital publishing environment.

• Strong news judgment and editorial decision-making skills.

• Excellent AP writing and copyediting skills.

• Basic knowledge of video editing.

• Understanding of social media best practices.

• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts including nights weekends and holidays often on short notice to support a 24-hour news cycle.

• Related military experience will be considered.

Values in action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds perspectives and identities. Thats why behind the scenes we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication ensuring that the content we create is authentic accurate and connected to the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearsts benefit programs are modern flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

• Medical Dental Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your familys needs