Hearst Magazines · 5 months ago
Engagement Editor
301 Merritt 7, 1st Floor, Norwalk, CT, 06851, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelHearst Connecticut Media Group is seeking an enterprising and collaborative Engagement Editor to enhance community engagement with readers across various platforms. The role involves creating new content from user contributions, facilitating conversations with readers, and analyzing engagement metrics to drive loyalty and repeat interactions.
Media and EntertainmentPublishing
Responsibilities
Collaborates with editors, reporters, multimedia and audience team members to find new ways to build community with readers and viewers across platforms
Helps define what community engagement looks like for HCMG and liaises with marketing, product and ad/sales to explain the newsroom’s approach and build new revenue opportunities
Collects and edits reader-contributed content and tracks growth of initiative over time
Encourages reader responses to stories via tools like Contribly
Experiments with new ways to drive loyalty and repeat engagement among users
Looks for off-platform opportunities to facilitate listening that leads to on-platform results
Demonstrates a high comfort level with analyzing and interpreting metrics and uses them to inform engagement decisions in real-time and the long-term
Qualification
Required
Experience editing digital media, preferably in a newsroom environment
Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills
Quick, organized, technical problem solver able to consistently meet deadlines
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in journalism, English, communications or related field preferred
Understanding of social media landscape and SEO, as well as audience data analysis
Highly organized and detail-oriented with a proven ability to effectively juggle multiple tasks
Ability to speak a second language like Spanish a plus
Command of newsroom standards and principles
Preferred
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in journalism, English, communications or related field preferred
Ability to speak a second language like Spanish a plus
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
Competitive retirement plan with matching program in most markets.
Recharge with ample time off, including holidays and vacation.
Support for growing families, with paid leave for new parents.
Financial support for the care of your loved ones.
Be your best self with our mental wellness benefits.
Inclusive healthcare designed for every individual’s unique needs.
Helping you along every step of your family journey.
We care about your pets, too – helping you keep them happy and healthy.
Company
Hearst Magazines
Hearst Magazines is a Media Production house.
Founded in 2006
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Sherri Chambers
Chief Marketing Officer
Recent News
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