Hearst
Digital News Producer, Chron
Houston, TX, United States +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 26, 2026
- Location
- Houston, TX, United States
Houston - Experience
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a digital newsroom as a digital content producer, reporter, or audience producer.
- Visa sponsorship
- This position does not provide immigration sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the U.S. without immigration sponsorship.
About the job
Produces quick-turn digital news and video, leads Sunday audience coverage, and distributes and evaluates Chron journalism to grow readership.
What you'll do
- Write 2–3 daily quick-turn stories, including breaking news and trending topics.
- Shoot, edit, package, and distribute timely video and Chron content across social platforms.
- Lead Sunday audience production and track newsletter performance, sharing insights with the audience manager.
What they ask for
- Strong news judgment and ability to prioritize quickly in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to write clean, accurate, engaging news stories on tight deadlines; experience with breaking news and/or trending content workflows.
- Familiarity with content management systems and digital publishing tools; understanding of audience metrics and tools such as Google Trends, Google Analytics, or Marfeel.
- Understanding of AP Style and journalistic standards; strong communication and collaboration skills.
Tools
Google Trends, Google Analytics, Marfeel, Reddit, Nextdoor
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