Digital Editor

Job Description

Digital Editor

WLWT-TV, the Hearst Television owned NBC affiliate in Cincinnati has an opening for a part-time Digital Editor.

We are seeking a web-savvy part-time digital editor who understands the Cincinnati region in terms of its people, culture, sports and news. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who has a strong sense of what information our audiences both need and want and knows how to leverage a variety of platforms and forms of media to create engaging content.

Creativity with video, photos and social media is key, as well as being an avid storyteller and team-player.

The part-time Digital Editor will support the station's mission by both creating and curating content from a variety of outlets, including the station's newsroom, Internet, wire services, and social media.

Job Responsibilities:                                      
• Write/edit and publish breaking news, daily news, sports, weather and feature stories for the station's website, mobile and social media pages.
• Produce short videos and graphics to drive engagement on social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram).
• Identify and gather information on potential news stories seen on social media and other news websites.
• Select stories and identify how to best tell those stories utilizing different platforms and types of multimedia.
• Collaborate in building daily multimedia content with station news management, reporters, photographers, assignment editors and producers.
• Manage live streams of newscasts and breaking news.
• Execute digital content plan on station events, major breaking news, and severe weather.
• Integrate user generated content as part of ''crowd sourcing'' to complement our professional content.

Qualifications Requirements:                                     
• Journalism and social media background preferred.
• Strong news and editorial judgment; knowledge of legal and ethical issues regarding digital and social media.
• Excellent writing and editing skills with knowledge of AP style.
• Ability to work under pressure in a time-sensitive environment with a strong will to win in breaking news situations.
• Understanding of viral content – ability to produce content with viral potential and identify content before it goes viral.
• Ability to repurpose and recreate content in a way that is fresh, creative, and engaging to audiences.
• Willingness to learn new skills and quickly adapt to changing digital strategies.
• Must be able to work all shifts – nights, holidays and weekends included. In-person work is required at the station.

Experience Requirements:
• Related experience and/or training considered as well as a combination of education and experience.
• Experience working with Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Photoshop a plus.
• Military training from Defense Information School (DINFOS) with associated producing experience will be considered

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rj1yv2-18-222-22-244-42 in your application.