Job Description

The Digital Content Editor plays a major role in the day-to-day execution of NBC Connecticut’s multiplatform news strategy. They will help to write, create and curate content for our multimedia platforms. The ideal candidate will work with reporters, photographers, digital team members, producers, and assignment editors to ensure the station’s content is impactful and relevant to the local audiences. The ideal candidate possesses great people skills, excellent reporting, writing and editing skills, as well as a passion for multi-platform journalism.

Responsibilities include:

• Gather, write, headline, and publish local news content for NBC Connecticut
• Report and disseminate breaking and developing news quickly through website updates, push alerts, social posts and newsletters
• Manage placement and display of content across all multimedia platforms
• Use Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube and other social media platforms to distribute our reporting and engage audiences
• Participate in daily editorial planning meetings
• Implement SEO best practices in written copy and headlines
• Coordinate and manage live streams
• Edit broadcast video for digital presentation
• Edit and enrich broadcast scripts for digital platform publication
• Work with reporters, photographers, and producers to identify breakout videos from content already gathered at scenes and press conferences

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• At least 1 year experience working in print, online, or in a newsroom in a medium-sized market
• Proficient in Social Media platforms, such as Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, etc.
• Demonstrated knowledge of AP Style writing and guidelines
• Proven ability to write in a voice that is appropriate for a wide array of multimedia audiences

Eligibility Requirements: ****

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays, and overnights.
• Must have the ability to work any of a 24 x 7 shift.
• Must be willing to work at the station in West Hartford, CT.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
• Required On-Site : This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal designated worksite.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field.
• Two years’ experience writing online content
• Editing capability with Adobe Premiere
• Has the ability to seek simple solutions to complex problems
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.