Digital Content Editor

Greenville, SCOnsiteFull TimePosted 11 days ago

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Required skills

digital editing experience
non-linear editing software
Adobe Premiere
news and editorial judgment
AP writing skills
24-hour news cycle
frequent interruptions

Nice to have

Photoshop
video editing
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
programming languages

Role summary

WYFF 4, a NBC/CBS affiliate in Greenville, SC, seeks a Digital Content Editor to create and edit content for their website, mobile products, and social media platforms. The role requires strong storytelling, headline writing, AP style, and non-linear video editing skills, with experience in social media best practices. The editor will work under deadline pressure, collaborate with reporters and producers, and manage live streams. Proficiency in Photoshop, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is preferred. This is an onsite position requiring flexibility for a 24-hour news cycle.

WYFF 4, the NBC / CBS affiliate in Greenville, SC is looking for a well-rounded Digital Content Editor who will create content for our station's website, mobile products and social media platforms. You will be an excellent storyteller and can edit and create content facing intense competition under constant deadline pressure. You will report to the News Director.

Responsibilities

Write/edit and publish breaking news, daily news, sports, weather, and feature stories for the stations website, mobile and social media pages
Write compelling headlines
Work with Reporters and Assignment Editors to ensure content is posted quickly
Work with Producers, Assignment Editors and Managers to ensure cross promotion of content across all platforms
Manage LIVE streams of newscasts and breaking news
Contribute ideas to help grow the station's digital platforms

Requirements

Previous digital editing experience
Professional experience with non-linear editing software (Adobe Premiere or equivalent)
News and editorial judgment
Excellent AP writing skills
Basic knowledge of Photoshop and video editing
Experience with social media best practices
Flexibility to work different shifts, holidays on short notice to cover a 24-hour news cycle
Work well in an environment with frequent interruptions
Proficiency in Photoshop, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other programming languages
Related military experience will be considered
In-person attendance is required
Values in Action
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.
Medical | Dental | Vision
401(k) matching
Emotional Wellness Support
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
LGBTQ+ Health Services
Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

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