Job Description
The Highlands Current, a nonprofit news organization that
covers Philipstown and Beacon, New York, is seeking a full-time Digital/Multimedia
Editor to join its newsroom. Our mission is to be a trusted, independent and
nonpartisan source of information on topics of importance to our Hudson
Highlands communities. Through both our print edition, The Highlands Current,
and our website, HighlandsCurrent.org, we seek to provide a vital forum for a
wide range of views and to reflect the diverse interests, concerns, and
experiences of our readers. This role, working with the editor, student journalists
and the rest of the team, will support The Current in expanding its coverage to
adapt its high-quality local journalism to reach digital audiences.
Responsibilities: Work with reporters and other editors to create content
for digital publishing, such as photos, videos and first-day stories. This may
mean independently covering events to create content or accompanying a
reporter. Work with the editors to identify stories in development
that would lend themselves to reach digital readers (e.g., newsletters, social
posts, short videos). Work with reporters to create digital formats that make
our journalism more engaging online. Post online stories and photos using Wordpress. Suggest and schedule multimedia segments. Seek out short news stories through social media, online
posts or press releases. Report stories as assigned. Report breaking news, leveraging editorial tools (e.g., email
alerts, social feeds) to alert readers. Schedule and produce podcast episodes. Update website guides, such as business directory and
local officials. Oversee schedule, curation and promotion of posts to
social media
Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in journalism
1-5 years of experience, preferably in multiple forms
Sound news judgment
Passion for detail and getting it right
Ability to meet daily deadlines
Preferred Qualifications: Ability to post in Wordpress
Ability to collaborate with reporters and editors on narrative forms
Ability to shoot and edit short videos, take news photos and record audio.
Ability to write news, features and sports stories
The annual base pay range for this role is: $50,000 USD We offer paid time off and flexible hours. We do not
offer medical benefits. Email jobs@highlandscurrent.org with a cover letter, resume and links
to samples of your work, if applicable. We are an Equal
Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on an individual's sex, age,
race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status,
pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and
expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship,
veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law.
All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to
legally protected characteristics. Highlands Current Inc. will provide
reasonable accommodation as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local
laws.
Job Tags
Full time, Local area, Flexible hours