Web Producer
Hearst Newspapers
Norwalk, CTThis was removed by the employer on 9/28/2020 7:19:00 AM PST
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Hearst Connecticut Media Group Web Producer
Hearst Connecticut Media Group's team of nearly 200 journalists covers communities in Fairfield and New Haven Counties and beyond, serving readers across platforms, including our sites, newsletters, social media accounts and more for eight daily and 14 weekly newspapers.
We're looking for two enterprising, audience-focused and collaborative Web Producers to join Hearst Connecticut Media Group's team at a time when we're launching a new app and growing digital subscriptions.
Web Producers would join a team that oversees, manages and creates content for the eight daily news sites. Producers curate and package stories from multiple sources, including the editorial staff, wires and more, and publish that content across platforms.
Duties and responsibilities:
Works collaboratively with editors, reporters, photographers and other audience team members to curate, package and elevate stories and headlines across platforms that engage and retain local readers
Communicates quickly and effectively across departments during breaking and planned news events to alert readers to key story developments via newsletters, mobile alerts, social posts and more
Uses strong editorial judgment to create and curate engaging content, combing local and non-local online news resources for relevant stories, photos, videos and more for our readers
Demonstrates a high comfort level with analyzing and interpreting metrics and uses them to inform coverage decisions in real-time and the long-term
Qualifications:
Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in journalism, English, communications or related field preferred
Experience in a news environment preferred
Demonstrated success working in a deadline-driven environment
Highly organized and detail-oriented with a proven ability to effectively juggle multiple tasks
Ability to speak a second language like Spanish a plus
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.