Multimedia Editor / Producer

Job Description

Hearst Connecticut Media Group’s journalists cover communities all over the state, serving readers across platforms, including our sites like CTInsider.com, app, newsletters, social media accounts and more for nine daily and 21 weekly newspapers.

We’re looking for an enterprising, audience-focused and collaborative Multimedia Editor / Producer who will be responsible for editing daily videos on tight deadlines as well as occasional larger enterprise projects. They will work closely with the audience staff and reporters and editors across the newsroom to assign or create video content that will reach millions of viewers. This player-coach role represents our desire to continue to push the boundaries of traditional visual storytelling.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Edit horizontal clips from reporters and photographers into polished one- to three-minute videos, sometimes under tight deadlines
• Work closely with newsroom leaders to ensure key stories get the best visual treatment, including photos
• Populate a daily schedule of expected incoming video clips and communicate any changes to the audience staff
• Understand the topics that can work well for social video and ensure those opportunities are pursued, lending a hand with editing as needed
• Research, pitch and produce original videos that are both informative and entertaining
• Optimize videos across platforms by demonstrating a strong understanding of engagement tactics and search engine optimization. This includes titles, thumbnails, metadata and more.
• Communicate effectively and collaboratively across departments during breaking and planned news events
• Analyze and interpret metrics and use them to inform real-time and long-term coverage decisions
• Help build and maintain a library of video assets
• Participate in news meetings to learn how stories take shape and better understand which audiences we’re trying to reach
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Experience editing digital media, preferably in a newsroom environment
• Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills
• Ability to shoot high-quality and raw video if necessary
• Deep understanding of social video editing for platforms like Instagram and YouTube Shorts — you can take various raw clips and make a truly fascinating video
• Quick, organized, technical problem solver 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
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with a proven ability to effectively juggle multiple tasks
  
  
  

Our Benefits: At Hearst Newspapers we not only support our employees through personal and professional development, but we also believe in promoting each individual’s physical, financial and emotional wellbeing (and that of their family). Our industry-leading benefits include:

• Physical Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
• Invest for the Future: Competitive retirement plan with matching program in most markets.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Recharge with ample time off, including holidays and vacation.
• Paid Parental Leave: Support for growing families, with paid leave for new parents.
• Monthly Child & Dependent Care Reimbursement: Financial support for the care of your loved ones.
• Emotional Wellbeing: Be your best self with our mental wellness benefits.
• LGBTQ+ & Inclusive Health Services: Inclusive healthcare designed for every individual’s unique needs.
• Fertility Coverage & Menopause Support: Helping you along every step of your family journey.
• Pet Wellness Reimbursement & Rover Credits: We care about your pets, too – helping you keep them happy and healthy.
• And more, click here for additional benefits and details.
  
  
  

To apply:

Send a cover letter, resume and clips for review.

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. Here's a look at Hearst CT's 2023 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion report: https://bit.ly/3H7UNkV

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