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Contributing Editor

Asian American Journalists Association, Location, WV, United States


Job Description Contributing Editor

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.

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

Requirements

Previous on-camera work and digital editing experience

Professional experience with non-linear editing software (Adobe Premiere or equivalent)

News and editorial judgment

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

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.

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