Audience Engagement Editor, The Hill

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company matching

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is looking for an Audience Engagement Editor at The Hill to enhance audience connection through impactful journalism. This role requires the ability to work promptly in a fast-paced setting and manage multiple platforms including social media.

Preferred candidates are based in Washington, D.C. with strong editorial skills, experience in analytics, and teamwork capabilities. A full benefits package is included with competitive compensation ranging from $75,000 to $80,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience writing and editing in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong editing skills and ability to provide constructive feedback.
• Experience creating content for social media.

Responsibilities

• Post breaking news across multiple platforms.
• Communicate story ideas and provide feedback.
• Lead in a breaking news environment and notice trends.

Skills

Detail-oriented writing skills

Critical thinking skills

Fast-paced editorial experience

Coaching reporters

Team communication

Social media experience

Analytics proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or communications

Tools

Chartbeat

Google Analytics

SocialFlow

Google Search Console

Job description

The Hill, a division of Nexstar Media Group, is seeking an Audience Engagement Editor to help connect The Hill’s journalism to audiences across the country.

Responsibilities

• Communicate story ideas with editors and provide feedback in real time.
• Think like a strategist as well as an editor, balancing the art of impactful journalism with the science of analytics.
• Post breaking news across multiple platforms (Social Media, Email, App Alerts).
• Lead and make decisions in a breaking‑news environment, notice trends early and build content around developing stories.
• Write clean, concise copy on tight deadlines (SEO content and breaking‑news stubs).
• Demonstrate strong editing skills, bringing out the best headlines and copy from staff.
• Keep the newsroom up‑to‑date on emerging platforms such as TikTok and YouTube reels, and help grow the social presence.

Qualifications

• Fast, accurate, detail‑oriented writing skills.
• Excellent critical thinking skills; an eye for detail and the ability to spot both errors and lifeless copy.
• Experience writing, editing, and publishing in a fast‑paced editorial environment that relies heavily on strong news judgment.
• A background coaching reporters and developing the skills of editors.
• Ability to work across multiple stakeholder groups to drive audience growth and traffic performance.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or communications and experience working in a newsroom.
• Excellent communicator who works well as part of a team.
• Experience posting across multiple social‑media platforms and creating video content.
• Experience selecting news content for multiple distribution channels; proficient with traffic and engagement software such as Chartbeat, SocialFlow, Google Analytics, Later, and Google Search Console.

Requirements

• Washington, D.C. based candidate preferred; Mountain and Pacific time zone candidates considered if right fit.
• Availability for nights and weekends is mandatory.

About The Hill

Established in 1994, The Hill is the country’s definitive digital source for non‑partisan political news and information. It is known as an essential, agenda‑setting read for lawmakers and influencers. The Hill’s trusted content is shared more often on social media than any other major political news brand in America.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation Range: $75,000 – $80,000 based upon experience.

Benefits: Comprehensive package for full‑time employees, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k) with company matching, paid parental leave, life insurance, and more. Part‑time employees are eligible for 401(k) and local/state leave plans. Union positions follow the Collective Bargaining Agreement.