*** Connecticut *** Group's journalists cover communities in Fairfield and New Haven Counties and beyond, serving readers across platforms, including our sites, app, newsletters, social *** accounts and more for eight daily and 14 weekly newspapers.
We're looking for an enterprising, audience-focused and collaborative Audience Producer to join *** Connecticut *** Group's team at a time when we're growing digital subscriptions.
The Audience Producer would join a team that oversees, manages and creates content for nine daily news sites. Producers curate and package stories from multiple sources, including the editorial staff, wires and more, and publish that content across platforms.
Duties and responsibilities:
Works collaboratively with editors, reporters, photographers and other audience team members to curate, package and elevate stories and headlines across platforms that engage and retain local readers
Communicates effectively across departments during breaking and planned news events to alert readers to key story developments via newsletters, mobile alerts, social posts and more
Uses strong editorial judgment to create and curate engaging content, combing local and non-local online news resources for relevant stories, photos, videos and more for our readers
Demonstrates a high comfort level with analyzing and interpreting metrics and uses them to inform coverage decisions in real-time and the long-term
Qualifications:
Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in journalism, English, communications or related field preferred
Experience in a news environment preferred
Demonstrated success working in a deadline-driven environment
Highly organized and detail-oriented with a proven ability to effectively juggle multiple tasks
Ability to speak a second language like Spanish a plus
Comfortable with night and weekend work
To apply:
Send a cover letter and resume for review.
HCMG is committed to growing and retaining a more diverse workforce that *** ter reflects the communities we serve. We strongly encourage all people of working age, who are traditionally underrepresented in *** to apply, including women, people of color, applicants with disabilities, those from the LGBTQ+ community and veterans.
Some great candidates may not check all the boxes for this role. If you're a passionate, dedicated worker who's interested in *** Connecticut *** Group but don't have all the skills listed here, please still reach out and tell us more about what you bring to the table. Here's a look at *** CT's 2023 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion report: ***
This full-time job with benefits is based in Connecticut and is not eligible for remote candidates.
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About Us
*** Connecticut *** Group is the leading news organization in the state, serving readers across all platforms through its news portfolio - including CT Insider, the Connecticut Post, New Haven Register, Danbury's News-Times, Greenwich Time, Stamford Advocate, The Register Citizen, The Middletown Press, The Norwalk Hour, Connecticut Magazine and more. With the largest news gathering team in the state, *** Connecticut has a serious journalistic commitment to provide local, watchdog and investigative reporting that informs, educates and entertains the communities they serve. In addition to its journalism, the organization provides innovative, unique advertising and marketing solutions for local and regional businesses to grow and succeed.
Recognizing the diverse needs of our candidates, if you are interested in applying for employment and need assistance or an accommodation to use our website or regarding the application process, please contact us by email at [Please reply using Staff Me Up] . Please do not use this email address to inquire about the status of applications. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests for a reasonable accommodation through this email address.
We're looking for an enterprising, audience-focused and collaborative Audience Producer to join *** Connecticut *** Group's team at a time when we're growing digital subscriptions.
The Audience Producer would join a team that oversees, manages and creates content for nine daily news sites. Producers curate and package stories from multiple sources, including the editorial staff, wires and more, and publish that content across platforms.
Duties and responsibilities:
Works collaboratively with editors, reporters, photographers and other audience team members to curate, package and elevate stories and headlines across platforms that engage and retain local readers
Communicates effectively across departments during breaking and planned news events to alert readers to key story developments via newsletters, mobile alerts, social posts and more
Uses strong editorial judgment to create and curate engaging content, combing local and non-local online news resources for relevant stories, photos, videos and more for our readers
Demonstrates a high comfort level with analyzing and interpreting metrics and uses them to inform coverage decisions in real-time and the long-term
Qualifications:
Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in journalism, English, communications or related field preferred
Experience in a news environment preferred
Demonstrated success working in a deadline-driven environment
Highly organized and detail-oriented with a proven ability to effectively juggle multiple tasks
Ability to speak a second language like Spanish a plus
Comfortable with night and weekend work
To apply:
Send a cover letter and resume for review.
HCMG is committed to growing and retaining a more diverse workforce that *** ter reflects the communities we serve. We strongly encourage all people of working age, who are traditionally underrepresented in *** to apply, including women, people of color, applicants with disabilities, those from the LGBTQ+ community and veterans.
Some great candidates may not check all the boxes for this role. If you're a passionate, dedicated worker who's interested in *** Connecticut *** Group but don't have all the skills listed here, please still reach out and tell us more about what you bring to the table. Here's a look at *** CT's 2023 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion report: ***
This full-time job with benefits is based in Connecticut and is not eligible for remote candidates.
#LI-MH1
About Us
*** Connecticut *** Group is the leading news organization in the state, serving readers across all platforms through its news portfolio - including CT Insider, the Connecticut Post, New Haven Register, Danbury's News-Times, Greenwich Time, Stamford Advocate, The Register Citizen, The Middletown Press, The Norwalk Hour, Connecticut Magazine and more. With the largest news gathering team in the state, *** Connecticut has a serious journalistic commitment to provide local, watchdog and investigative reporting that informs, educates and entertains the communities they serve. In addition to its journalism, the organization provides innovative, unique advertising and marketing solutions for local and regional businesses to grow and succeed.
Recognizing the diverse needs of our candidates, if you are interested in applying for employment and need assistance or an accommodation to use our website or regarding the application process, please contact us by email at [Please reply using Staff Me Up] . Please do not use this email address to inquire about the status of applications. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests for a reasonable accommodation through this email address.
This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.