Part-time Digital Editor

VTDigger•Montpelier, VT

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This editor manages the website, social media and other digital assets throughout the day. This position involves managing the day-to-day operations of the website, using tools to connect with readers, such as social media, newsletters and SEO. This person uses and presents analytics to other key members of the newsroom to better shape and promote our coverage. This person also will help spearhead our efforts to integrate more video and other multimedia into our assorted products (including the website and social media). The position may evolve over time, based on the newsroom’s needs and the editor’s interests.

Requirements

Commitment and dedication to VTDigger’s mission, goals and values
Exceptional attention to detail
Commitment to accuracy and fairness
Adherence to the highest ethical standards
A digital-first mentality and interest in ensuring newsletters serve readers
Commitment to cultivating and developing an inclusive culture and working relationships across the organization and enhancing a sense of belonging
Communicative and collaborative across the organization, with employees and with VTDigger’s audiences
Maintaining high standards of expectations for themself, their team, the leadership and the organization
Commitment to continual improvement and learning
Professional reporting, editing, fact-checking, opinion editing and/or digital strategy experience
Ability to meet short deadlines
Clear understanding of journalism principles, ethics, standards and style

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of analytics, Adobe Suite, Wordpress CMS, digital management tools are preferred but not required
Curiosity, flexibility and a willingness to tackle stories over a range of subjects

Responsibilities

Edit and post stories and opinion pieces, as needed
Manage social media accounts, such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky, LinkedIn and Google News Showcase, along with corresponding reader messages.
Manage newsroom video assets and find ways to expand use of vertical, short-form video on platforms like TikTok, Instagram and YouTube.
Provide support in sending breaking news and special report, as needed
Keep the homepage fresh and dynamic during their shift, rotating featured stories and updating “editor’s picks.”
Monitor the obituaries Slack channel and publish any new submissions in a timely manner
Share daily, weekly and monthly analytics reports
Support the editdesk and opinion editor with assorted duties, as needed.
Communicates professionally with contributors, sources, readers and colleagues
Attends and participates in newsroom, all-staff and, as needed, cross-functional team meetings
Attends VTDigger events, as needed
Other duties as assigned by their editor.