Social Video Editor / Producer

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 Video Editor / Producer who will be responsible for editing daily, quick turn social videos and larger enterprise projects. They will work closely with the audience staff and reporters and editors across the newsroom to 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, 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
• 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: 

Experience editing digital media, preferably in a newsroom environment

Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills

Well-versed in quick turn social video editing for platforms like Instagram and YouTube Shorts. You know how to 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

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

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.