Online Editor

The Rochester Post Bulletin is hiring a full-time Online Editor who will be responsible for presentation and digital story packaging as well as timely content publishing for Rochester Post Bulletin's news website. The person in this role will oversee digital production and will perform a variety of daily duties to ensure that stories, videos and graphics are of high quality and high relevance to the digital audience.

Responsibilities include:

• Leads digital production efforts, working daily to ensure high-quality content and presentation online.
• Assigns and/ or creates digital-only content.
• Works alongside newsroom editors and reporters to coordinate daily digital coverage, set and enforce deadlines and help manage breaking news for digital.
• Edits content for online; rewrites from press releases and producing content from video footage or audio.
• Tracks and communicates key metrics and audience data to help inform content decisions and identify trends.
• Distribute and share content through appropriate digital/ social channels.
• Maintains equipment and manuals for multimedia reporting.
• Attends and contributes to newsroom and content planning meetings.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Four-year degree in a communications-related or digital publishing program and/ or the equivalent work experience.
• At least one to two years experience in a newsroom management-level position is preferred.
• Proven record of strong news judgement and decision making.
• Experience writing and/ or editing under deadline pressure.
• Experience using a variety of website/ social media management and optimization tools, as well as basic knowledge of analytics programs.
• Understanding of digital content trends and industry best practices.
• Strong organizational skills are a must.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of computers and various web/ social media programs.
• Must be able to multitask, juggling many different projects for a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately using a Web-based content management system.
• Must be hardworking and a self-starter.
• AP Style knowledge.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and a driving record that is insurable by the company.
• Must carry an acceptable level of vehicle insurance as required by the Company.

About the Organization
At Forum Communications Company, our legacy is deeply rooted in harnessing the power of communication to connect and inform people in the communities we serve. Since 1917, everything we do is driven by creating and sharing information, ideas and insights.
Today, we're a leading media and technology company that's home to a family of people whose passion and purpose is fueled by collaboration and innovation We believe in supporting each other, working hard towards common goals and having fun.
Come for the perks:
Excellent employee culture, competitive, comprehensive benefits package, generous paid time off, paid holidays and paid time off for birthday, 401(k), company-paid volunteer time, health and wellness initiatives, paid parental and pregnancy disability leave.
Stay for the people:
Family-owned and operated since 1917, development and growth opportunities, inclusive, creative culture, safe working environment, employees of all ages and backgrounds, positive collaboration.

EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.


This position is currently accepting applications.