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 #J-18808-Ljbffr