[Hiring] Online News Producer @Hearst

Role Description

The San Francisco Chronicle is looking for a versatile journalist with strong digital skills to join its audience team. The online news producer will help shape how readers find and engage with our journalism across the website, social media, alerts and newsletters.

The ideal candidate has newsroom experience as a website producer and social media editor. Strong news judgement and technical acumen are of the utmost importance in this role. Video editing experience is a plus. We’re looking for a self-starter with high standards, clear communication skills and a collaborative approach. You’re comfortable giving and receiving feedback, and you thrive in a fast-paced environment where breaking news can quickly change priorities.

Duties:

• Manage the SFChronicle.com homepage and section pages, balancing sharp news judgment and writing skills against real-time analytics.
• Help manage social media accounts, breaking news alerts and newsletter campaigns to drive engagement with our stories.
• Work with digital project managers, editors and writers on innovative packages and new ways of storytelling.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ relevant experience
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree, journalism focus preferred
• Excellent social media skills
• Understanding of media ethics
• Experience with analytics systems like Marfeel or Google Analytics
• Experience with Canva and/or Adobe Premier preferred

Requirements

• This position is part-time, from 24-30 hours per week.
• Schedule would include early morning starts (6 a.m. PT), one weekend shift and the possibility of some evening shifts depending on staffing needs.
• This position is eligible to be fully remote.

Benefits

• Base Salary Range: $39.17 — $39.17 USD