Digital Content Editor, NBC Connecticut at NBC Universal Hartford, CT Job at Car

Digital Content Editor – NBC Connecticut

Position Overview

Responsible for day‑to‑day execution of NBC Connecticut’s multiplatform news strategy, writing, curating, and publishing multimedia content that reaches local audiences.

Responsibilities

• Gather, write, headline, and publish local news content for NBC Connecticut.
• Report and disseminate breaking news through website updates, push alerts, social posts, and newsletters.
• Manage placement and display of content across all multimedia platforms.
• Use Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube and other social media platforms to distribute reporting and engage audiences.
• Participate in daily editorial planning meetings.
• Implement SEO best practices in written copy and headlines.
• Coordinate and manage live streams.
• Edit broadcast video for digital presentation.
• Edit and enrich broadcast scripts for digital platform publication.
• Work with reporters, photographers, and producers to identify breakout videos from content already gathered at scenes and press conferences.

Basic Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience working in a newsroom, print, online, or medium‑size market.
• Proficient in social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, etc.
• Demonstrated knowledge of AP Style writing and guidelines.
• Proven ability to write in a voice appropriate for a wide array of multimedia audiences.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field.
• Two years’ experience writing online content.
• Editing capability with Adobe Premiere.
• Ability to seek simple solutions to complex problems.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be able to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays, and overnights.
• Must have the ability to work any 24‑x‑7 shift.
• Must be willing to work at the station in West Hartford, CT.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be covered by NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program.
• Position is required to be performed full‑time from an NBCUniversal‑designated worksite.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

NBCUniversal’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.