Contributing Editor

Hearst • Albuquerque, NM

3d • Onsite

About The Position

KOAT, the ABC affiliate in Albuquerque, New Mexico is looking for a well-rounded
Contributing Editor who will create content for our station's newscasts,
 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.

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.

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio
stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S.
television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier
broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for
distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the
basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed,
national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or
any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Requirements

• Previous on-camera work and 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
• Related military experience will be considered
• In-person attendance is required

Responsibilities

• Produce feature stories for the station newscasts,  website, mobile and social media pages
• Meet posting requirements for website, social videos, push alerts, and graphics
• Write compelling headlines and push alerts  
• Work with news management to ensure content is reviewed and posted in a timely manner
• Work with Producers, Assignment Editors and Managers to ensure cross promotion of content across all platforms
• Contribute ideas to help grow the station's digital platforms

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed