Fast-Paced Digital Content Editor for 24/7 News

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, 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.