Hearst Newspapers is seeking an enterprising digital news editor to drive our daily news content in the Hudson Valley, a new area of expanded coverage for the Albany Times Union.
The ideal candidate will be a newshound with a finger on the pulse of the regions we serve, producing multiple stories daily for a digital audience with photos and an understanding of SEO. This role will report and craft engaging centerpiece stories while assisting with shorter form and aggregated top-of-the-funnel content to keep our Hudson Valley-focused section current and robust.
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 Hudson Valley Region.
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.
