Austin American-Statesman · 5 months ago
Engagement Editor
301 Merritt 7, 1st Floor, Norwalk, CT, 06851, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelAustin American-Statesman is part of Hearst Connecticut Media Group, which covers communities across the state. They are seeking an Engagement Editor to build community with readers through content creation, real-time conversations, and fostering a culture of engagement within the organization.
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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
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
Austin American-Statesman
Austin American-Statesman is a prominent primary media firm that provides sources of daily news.
Founded in 1871
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-02-19Acquired
Leadership Team
Eddie Burns
Retired - CFO
Recent News
2025-03-06
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