Managing Editor, Multimedia Job at Jobtailor in Norwalk

Assign and edit video from reporters and photographers into polished one- to three-minute videos, sometimes under tight deadlines

Work closely with newsroom leaders to ensure key stories get the best visual treatment, including photos

Manage a team and provide training, mentoring and feedback to the rest of the newsroom on multimedia best practices

Populate a daily schedule of expected incoming multimedia and communicate any changes to the audience staff

Understand the topics that can work well for social video and ensure those opportunities are pursued, lending a hand with editing as needed

Demonstrate a high comfort level with analyzing and interpreting metrics and using them to inform coverage decisions in real-time and long-term

Research, pitch and produce original videos that are both informative and entertaining

Optimize videos across platforms by demonstrating a strong understanding of engagement tactics and search engine optimization. This includes titles, thumbnails, metadata and more.

Communicate effectively and collaboratively across departments during breaking and planned news events

Help build and maintain a library of video assets

Participate in news meetings to learn how stories take shape and better understand which audiences we’re trying to reach

Requirements

Experience editing video, photos and audio in tools like Canva, Photoshop or Premiere, preferably in a newsroom environment

Deep understanding of social video editing for platforms like Instagram, TikTok and YouTube Shorts — you can take various raw clips and make a truly fascinating video

Prior experience in a leadership or management role

Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills

Ability to shoot high-quality and raw video if necessary

Quick, organized, technical problem solver able to consistently meet deadlines

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in journalism, English, communications or related field preferred

Ability to work a flexible schedule for breaking news and special content opportunities

Highly organized and detail-oriented with a proven ability to effectively juggle multiple tasks

Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in video editing, particularly for social media platforms, while effectively managing a team and optimizing content for audience engagement. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for collaborating across departments and meeting tight deadlines.

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