Digital Editor

WMUR-TV, the ABC affiliate in Manchester, NH is looking for a well-rounded Digital Content Editor who will create content for our station's website, mobile products and social media platforms. The ideal candidate is an excellent storyteller and can edit and create content facing intense competition and under constant deadline pressure. You will report to our Digital Media Manager.

Responsibilities

Write/edit and publish breaking news, daily news, sports, weather, and feature stories for the station’s website, mobile and social media platforms
Write compelling headlines
Collaborate 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
Edit video for all digital platforms
Help manage ongoing projects to produce engaging articles and videos relevant to a particular time of year
Send timely push notifications in line with team strategy

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 breaking news and/or a 24-hour news cycle
Work well in an environment with frequent interruptions
Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other programming languages
Proficiency in SEO best practices
Related military experience will be considered

Diversity Statement

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of 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

About Us

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 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.