Senior Social Video Producer

Hearst • Norwalk, CT

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Hearst Connecticut Media Group is seeking an innovative and collaborative Senior Social Video Producer to create compelling video content for CT Insider's app and websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. This role involves editing daily, quick-turn social videos and larger enterprise projects, working closely with the audience team, editors, reporters, and photographers to reach millions of viewers. The position aims to push the boundaries of traditional visual storytelling.

Requirements

• Strong editorial judgment with experience in a deadline-driven news environment.
• Experience editing video, photos, and audio in tools like Canva, Photoshop, or Premiere, preferably in a newsroom environment.
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Well-versed in quick-turn social video editing for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.
• Quick, organized, technical problem solver able to consistently meet deadlines.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule for breaking news and special content opportunities, including nights and weekends.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with a proven ability to effectively juggle multiple tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in journalism, English, communications, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Edit short and long-form social videos that engage readers and reflect the voice of Hearst Connecticut.
• Research, pitch, and produce original videos that are both informative and entertaining.
• Optimize videos across platforms by demonstrating a strong understanding of audience metrics, engagement tactics, and search engine optimization, including headlines, thumbnails, and metadata.
• Communicate effectively and collaboratively across departments during breaking and planned news events.
• Analyze and interpret metrics to inform coverage decisions in real-time and long-term.
• Contribute to experiments using new technologies within editorial guidelines.
• Help build and maintain a library of video assets.
• Shoot high-quality raw video, if necessary.
• Participate in news meetings to understand story development and target audiences.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Three weeks vacation annually
• Mobile phone reimbursement
• Paid training opportunities, including journalism conferences
• Flexible spending account
• Parental leave and support
• Employee assistance program
• Health savings account

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior