Digital/Multimedia Editor (New York)

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.