KOAT, the ABC affiliate in Albuquerque, New Mexico is looking for a well-rounded Contributing Editor who will create content for our stations 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 stations 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
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
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.
About Us 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 industrys 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.