Senior Social Video Producer

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. This includes headlines, thumbnails, metadata and more.

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

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

Contribute to experiments using new technologies within our editorial guidelines

Help build and maintain a library of video assets

Ability to shoot high‑quality and raw video, if necessary

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

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. Know how to take various raw clips and make a truly fascinating video

Quick, organized, technical problem solver who is 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, including nights and weekends

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

Core Competencies
Demonstrates strong editorial judgment and technical proficiency in video editing, with a focus on audience engagement and metrics analysis. Capable of producing high‑quality content across various social media platforms while effectively collaborating in a fast‑paced news environment.

Highest‑signal resume keywords

Video Editing

Social Media Optimization

Audience Metrics Analysis

Effective Communication

Deadline Management

Hard Skills

Video Editing

Photo Editing

Audio Editing

SEO Optimization

Content Production

Research SkillsShooting Video

Writing Skills

Editing Skills

Technical Problem Solving

Soft Skills

Organizational Skills

Detail‑Oriented

Collaboration

Adaptability

Time Management

Industry Keywords

Editorial Judgment

Newsroom Environment

Social Video Editing

Flexible Schedule

Breaking News

Tools & Technologies

Canva

Photoshop

Premiere

Instagram

TikTok

YouTube Shorts

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