VTDigger · 11 hours ago
Part-time Digital Editor
Montpelier, VT
Part-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$25/hr - $28/hrVTDigger is Vermont’s essential source of news and investigation, promoting rigorous journalism and public accountability. The Digital Editor will manage the website and social media, oversee digital assets, and use analytics to enhance coverage and engage with readers.
Media and EntertainmentNewsPublishing
Responsibilities
Edit and post stories and opinion pieces, as needed
Manage social media accounts, such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky, LinkedIn and Google News Showcase, along with corresponding reader messages
Manage newsroom video assets and find ways to expand use of vertical, short-form video on platforms like TikTok, Instagram and YouTube
Provide support in sending breaking news and special report, as needed
Keep the homepage fresh and dynamic during their shift, rotating featured stories and updating 'editor’s picks.'
Monitor the obituaries Slack channel and publish any new submissions in a timely manner
Share daily, weekly and monthly analytics reports
Support the editdesk and opinion editor with assorted duties, as needed
Communicates professionally with contributors, sources, readers and colleagues
Attends and participates in newsroom, all-staff and, as needed, cross-functional team meetings
Attends VTDigger events, as needed
Other duties as assigned by their editor
Qualification
Required
Commitment and dedication to VTDigger's mission, goals and values
Exceptional attention to detail
Commitment to accuracy and fairness
Adherence to the highest ethical standards
A digital-first mentality and interest in ensuring newsletters serve readers
Commitment to cultivating and developing an inclusive culture and working relationships across the organization and enhancing a sense of belonging
Communicative and collaborative across the organization, with employees and with VTDigger's audiences
Maintaining high standards of expectations for themself, their team, the leadership and the organization
Commitment to continual improvement and learning
Professional reporting, editing, fact-checking, opinion editing and/or digital strategy experience
Ability to meet short deadlines
Clear understanding of journalism principles, ethics, standards and style
Curiosity, flexibility and a willingness to tackle stories over a range of subjects
Preferred
Knowledge of analytics, Adobe Suite, Wordpress CMS, digital management tools
Company
VTDigger
VTDigger is a non-profit news company devoted to public service reporting on state government, business, and current events.
Founded in 2008
11-50 employees
H1B Sponsorship
VTDigger has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2022 (1)
2021 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$1.16MKey Investors
American Journalism Project
2024-01-01Grant· $0.25M
2019-12-01Grant· $0.91M
Leadership Team
Sky Barsch
Chief Executive Officer
Anne Galloway
Founder and Editor-at-Large
Recent News
Media Post
2023-03-15
2022-11-12
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