News Editor

This is a Full Time Job

DIGITAL NEWS EDITOR

A new digital media brand for Hearst Newspapers is seeking a news editor to drive our daily news editorial and make sure our fast-growing site reflects the latest stories affecting the Hudson Valley and Capital Regions. The ideal candidate will be a newshound with a finger on the pulse of the regions we serve, and have demonstrated experience managing daily digital news coverage and growing audiences.

Your Duties on the Team:
• Assign, write and line edit news stories to assure the site reflects the latest news affecting the region.

• Spot breaking news and interesting regional story ideas, and work with the edit team to quickly post breaking stories.

• Work closely with the editorial team - particularly the Managing Editor and Homepage Editor - to coordinate daily coverage and future plans.

• Manage a team of news reporters.

The Skills You Would Bring to the Team
• Impeccable news judgment and ability to make real-time coverage decisions in fast-paced news environment

• Nose for news and strong sense of what stories will pop among regional readers and potentially add to a national conversatio.

• Idea generation: keep fresh ideas flowing to assure the site is fed daily with interesting, timely news stories written by you and the reporters you will oversee

• Crisp, concise writing skills and flawless editing

• Ability to manage a team of news reporters daily, keeping them focused, motivated and inspired to quickly grow this new publication

• Calm demeanor in a fast-paced, always-on news environment

• Think about how news stories unfold cross-platform, ideate unique social components to digital storytelling

Requirements
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in writing, editing, and managing writers, editors or producers in publishing or digital media.

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Journalism, Digital Media Studies, Communications, English, Literature or related fields from an accredited college or university, or equivalent, with a record that demonstrates suitable preparation for this role

• Ability to work autonomously from a remote office while maintaining open communication and a collaborative spirit with the team

• Excellent news judgment and understanding of media ethics

• Experience in, and understanding of, the region that includes the Hudson Valley, Capital Region and Adirondacks

Hearst is a global corporation with a wide diversity of companies. We offer competitive salaries and a full benefits package. Including medical, dental and vision coverage; 40K with match; paid vacations, holidays and personal time; tuition assistance and much more.