Senior Social Video Producer

Hearst Communications, Inc.; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company matching

Three weeks vacation annually

Mobile phone reimbursement

Paid training opportunities (journalis

Flexible spending account

Parental leave and support

Employee assistance program

Health savings account

Job summary

Hearst Connecticut Media Group in Norwalk, CT is seeking a Senior Social Video Producer who will edit daily quickturn social videos and larger enterprise projects. You will work with the audience team, editors, reporters and photographers to create video content that reaches millions, pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling.

The role requires strong editorial judgment, experience editing video and quickturn formats on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube Shorts, with flexibility for nights and

Qualifications

• Strong editorial judgment in a deadline-driven news environment.
• Experience editing video, photos and audio using Canva, Photoshop or Premiere.
• Well-versed in quickturn social video editing for platforms like Instagram, TikTok and YouTube Shorts.
• Ability to meet deadlines with a quick, organized mindset.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in journalism, English, communications or related field preferred.
• Flexible schedule for breaking news and special content, including nights and weekends.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with ability to juggle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Edit daily, short- and long-form social videos to engage readers and reflect Hearst Connecticut voice.
• Research, pitch and produce original videos that are informative and entertaining.
• Optimize videos across platforms with headlines, thumbnails, metadata and SEO insights.
• Collaborate across departments during breaking and planned news events.
• Analyze metrics to inform coverage decisions in real-time and long-term.
• Experiment with new technologies within editorial guidelines.
• Build and maintain a library of video assets.
• Shoot high-quality and raw video if necessary.
• Participate in news meetings to understand audience reach.

Skills

Strong editorial judgment

Video editing experience

Quick, organized problem solving

Flexible schedule for breaking news

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in journalism, English, communications or related field

Tools

Canva

Photoshop

Premiere

Job description

Senior Social Video Producer

As the state’s largest local news organization, Hearst Connecticut Media Group is reaching audiences with ambitious, compelling journalism wherever they are through CT Insider’s app and websites, in newsletters, on social media, through podcasts and in print.

We’re looking for an innovative, collaborative Senior Social Video Producer who will be responsible for editing daily, quickturn social videos and larger enterprise projects.

They will work closely with the audience team, editors, reporters and photographers across the newsroom to create video content that will reach millions of viewers. This role represents our desire to innovate and continue to push the boundaries of traditional visual storytelling.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Edit, short and long-form social videos that engage readers and reflect the voice of Hearst Connecticut
• Research, pitch and produce original videos that are both informative and entertaining
• Optimize videos across platforms by demonstrating a strong understanding of audience metrics, engagement tactics and search engine optimization. This includes headlines, thumbnails, metadata and more.
• Communicate effectively and collaboratively across departments during breaking and planned news events
• Demonstrate a high comfort level with analyzing and interpreting metrics and using them to inform coverage decisions in real-time and long-term
• Contribute to experiments using new technologies within our editorial guidelines
• Help build and maintain a library of video assets
• Ability to shoot high-quality and raw video, if necessary
• Participate in news meetings to learn how stories take shape and better understand which audiences we’re trying to reach

Qualifications:

• Strong editorial judgment with experience in a deadline-driven news environment

• Experience editing video, photos and audio in tools like Canva, Photoshop or Premiere, preferably in a newsroom environment
  Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills

• Well-versed in quickturn social video editing for platforms like Instagram, TikTok and YouTube Shorts. Know how to take various raw clips and make a truly fascinating video

• Quick, organized, technical problem solver who is able to consistently meet deadlines

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in journalism, English, communications or related field preferred

• Ability to work a flexible schedule for breaking news and special content opportunities, including nights and weekends

• Highly organized and detail-oriented with a proven ability to effectively juggle multiple tasks

The Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Three weeks vacation annually
• Mobile phone reimbursement
• Paid training opportunities, including journalism conferences
• Flexible spending account
• Parental leave and support
• Employee assistance program
• Health savings account

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 veterans.

Some great candidates may not check all the boxes for this role. If you’re a passionate, dedicated worker who's interested in Hearst Connecticut Media Group but don’t have all the skills listed here, please still reach out and tell us more about what you bring to the table.

This full-time job with benefits is based in Norwalk, Connecticut and is not eligible for remote candidates.