Freelance Digital Writer / Editor

Looking for someone with a can-do attitude, creativity, curiosity, excellent writing and editing skills to join my team as a freelance digital editor/writer. Apply now:

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About Us

Hubbard DC, which includes WTOP, Federal News Network and 2060 Digital, is committed to reporting relevant news for our region. Through continuously evolving brands, we connect consumers with advertisers across a growing number of distribution platforms including radio, podcasts, social media, and websites. We do this with a commitment to our community...while growing our people and profits.

OUR VISION

To be an industry leader and set the standard for equality and inclusivity for all races, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations and religions by creating and fostering principles that integrate our core values.

OUR MISSION

To be proactive in providing a welcoming, professional environment; free of harassment, discrimination and marginalization with on-going habits that incorporate our unique experiences into the overall success and continuous evolution of this organization.Job OverviewThe Digital Editor/Writer is responsible for writing and copyediting articles for publication on WTOP.com. Digital Editor/Writers contribute to make WTOP the leading provider of local, timely and relevant news and information for news consumers in the Washington, D.C., metro region. WTOP is committed to providing a welcoming, professional environment for our employees; free of harassment, discrimination and marginalization, with ongoing habits that incorporate our unique experiences into the overall success and continuous evolution of our organization.Job Responsibilities

• Write and copyedit news articles, write engaging headlines to accompany articles, create photo galleries
• Brainstorm and develop story ideas that impact and reflect the diverse region that WTOP covers
• Actively pursue news tips that come in via email, phone calls or other official sources
• Monitor local/national news outlets, social media and email to make sure WTOP is on top of the most relevant and breaking news stories of the day
• Work with the digital team to ensure WTOP’s high journalistic standards and core brand attributes are met on a daily basis
• Manage the WTOP.com homepage using news judgment and analytics to guide decisions
• Edit and post video, as needed
• Write engaging posts for social media, as needed
• Send breaking news emails and app alerts. Deliver news with a sense of urgency 24/7
• Communicate effectively and interact with reporters filing web articles, photos and videos.
• Work in conjunction with radio team to share information on stories WTOP is covering
• Maintain awareness of radio product at all times, including weather and traffic reports
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• News junkie
• Must be able to report to all shifts on time.
• In-depth knowledge of local D.C. news market (preferred)
• 1-2 years professional experience writing for a print or digital news organization
• Excellent news judgment and knowledge of current events at the local, national and international level
• Strong writing and interviewing skills
• Knowledge of WordPress, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut and Adobe Audition, preferred
• Proficiency in Photoshop and HTML editing
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective communication and relationships with staff
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, breaking news situations; work effectively under pressure, multitask, prioritize, organize, and meet short deadlines. Be a self-starter.
• Possess an understanding of social media and its relationship with news consumers
• Project an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor
• Ability to work in compliance with company policies and procedures
• Ability to function well in a diverse team environment
• Ability to work weekdays, weekends and holidays. Must be able to work early morning, midday and evening shifts.
• Must have reliable form of transportation. This is an in-office position.

Compensation and Benefits

When extending an offer, the company considers a variety of factors such as (but not limited to) the candidate's work experience, education/training & key skills as well as internal peer equity and other market and business considerations.

The hourly rate of pay for this position is $25.00 to $28.00 per hour.

For information regarding our benefits, please click.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.

Diversity Statement

Hubbard Broadcasting has been committed to representing the communities we serve since our founding over 100 years ago. The same holds true today. We know the best way to accomplish this is by recruiting and retaining top talent from diverse cultures, life experiences, and world views. With dignity and respect, we value YOU and everything that makes YOU uniquely YOU.

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