Digital Content Editor

HEARST PROPERTIES, INC; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

WYFF 4, Greenville, SC seeks a Digital Content Editor to create and edit stories for our website, mobile apps, and social channels. You will craft compelling headlines and ensure timely posting with reporters and editors.

You must edit under deadline pressure, edit video, and work with multiple teams to promote content across all platforms. In-person attendance is required and prior digital editing experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous digital editing experience.
• News and editorial judgment.
• Excellent AP writing skills.
• Basic knowledge of Photoshop and video editing.
• Experience with social media best practices.
• Flexibility to work different shifts, holidays on short notice to cover a 24-hour news cycle.
• Work well in an environment with frequent interruptions.
• Proficiency in Photoshop, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other programming languages.
• Related military experience will be considered.
• In-person attendance is required.

Responsibilities

• Write/edit and publish breaking news, daily news, sports, weather, and feature stories for the stations website, mobile and social media pages.
• Write compelling headlines.
• Work with Reporters and Assignment Editors to ensure content is posted quickly.
• Work with Producers, Assignment Editors and Managers to ensure cross promotion of content across all platforms.
• Manage LIVE streams of newscasts and breaking news.
• Contribute ideas to help grow the station's digital platforms.

Skills

News judgment

AP writing

Photoshop

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Social media

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Job description

WYFF 4, the NBC / CBS affiliate in Greenville, SC is looking for a well-rounded Digital Content Editor who will create content for our station's website, mobile products and social media platforms. You will be an excellent storyteller and can edit and create content facing intense competition under constant deadline pressure. You will report to the News Director.

Responsibilities

• Write/edit and publish breaking news, daily news, sports, weather, and feature stories for the stations website, mobile and social media pages
• Write compelling headlines
• Work with Reporters and Assignment Editors to ensure content is posted quickly
• Work with Producers, Assignment Editors and Managers to ensure cross promotion of content across all platforms
• Manage LIVE streams of newscasts and breaking news
• Contribute ideas to help grow the station's digital platforms

Requirements

• Previous digital editing experience
• Professional experience with non-linear editing software (Adobe Premiere or equivalent)
• News and editorial judgment
• Excellent AP writing skills
• Basic knowledge of Photoshop and video editing
• Experience with social media best practices
• Flexibility to work different shifts, holidays on short notice to cover a 24-hour news cycle
• Work well in an environment with frequent interruptions
• Proficiency in Photoshop, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other programming languages
• Related military experience will be considered
• In-person attendance is required

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's 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

Hearst's 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 family's needs

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching nearly 25 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.