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Multimedia Digital Editor
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What they do
An Editor reviews stories, reports or manuscripts, makes corrections, and works with writers to improve content and structure of writing. Plans and coordinates material to be included in publications. Works with print material or website content. May specialize in copy editing (careful review of text for errors) or other types of editing; may work as an executive editor with authority to approve publications and contracts.
$82,800 / year median in Maine
-27% projected decline
Job Description
What you'll doThis job is focused on ensuring stories have strong visuals and that we're adapting content to vertical video wherever possible. You'd pull multimedia from our own archives and from around the web to deepen readers' understanding of a story. You'll create video, as well as solicit and edit videos from creators, freelancers and staff. You'll regularly build visual-focused stories and create original multimedia such as graphics and charts for our platforms. You'll research new platforms and tactics for telling stories online. Working with the Chief Digital Editor, you'll identify special projects suited to unique layouts, then design them in WordPress, partnering with staff and developers as needed to get them published. You'll keep a close, competitive eye on other local and national outlets chasing the same audience, and push us to be better than them.
You'll pitch in with the News Desk on editing, publishing and promotion on a limited role as needed.
What you bringAn eye for trending stories and how to package them to grow audienceComfort interpreting data and building charts, maps, and other digital storytelling toolsExperience creating and editing videoA genuine love of social media and willingness to experiment with new platformsAwareness of industry trends and a habit of staying current on themInitiative — you propose ideas based on what our audience needsA distinct voice, used in a way that stays true to the BDN brandCuriosity about new tools and technology, and comfort proposing themHow to applySend your resume, cover letter and a portfolio of relevant digital work to jdyer@bangordailynews.com.