Digital Content Editor

Hearst • Greenville, SC

11h • Onsite

About The Position

WYFF 4, the NBC / CBS affiliate in Greenville, SC, is seeking a well-rounded Digital Content Editor to create content for the station’s website, mobile products, and social media platforms. The editor will be an excellent storyteller who can edit and create content amid intense competition and constant deadline pressure. The position reports to the News Director and requires in-person attendance.

The editor will publish news and other content across digital platforms, coordinate with newsroom colleagues to deliver and promote content quickly, manage live streams, and contribute ideas to grow the station’s digital platforms. Flexibility to work different shifts and holidays on short notice is required to help cover a 24-hour news cycle.

Requirements

• Previous digital editing experience.
• Professional experience with non-linear editing software such as 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 and holidays on short notice to cover a 24-hour news cycle.
• Ability to 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.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and publish breaking news, daily news, sports, weather, and feature stories for the station’s website, mobile products, 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) matching.
• Emotional wellness support.
• Paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• LGBTQ+ health services.
• Additional benefits to meet employees’ and their families’ needs.

What This Job Offers

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