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Weekend Editor Jobs in Connecticut (NOW HIRING)

Senior Audience Producer

Norwalk, CT ยท On-site

$151K/yr

Works collaboratively with editors, reporters, photographers and other audience team members to ... weekends Preferences Knowledge of topic areas like data, politics, sports, education, business or ...

Senior Audience Producer

Norwalk, CT ยท On-site

$151K/yr

Works collaboratively with editors, reporters, photographers and other audience team members to ... weekends Preferences Knowledge of topic areas like data, politics, sports, education, business or ...

Senior Audience Producer

Norwalk, CT ยท On-site

$150K/yr

Works collaboratively with editors, reporters, photographers and other audience team members to ... weekends Preferences Knowledge of topic areas like data, politics, sports, education, business or ...

Vertical Video Producer

$126K - $129K/yr

Background in content creation, video editing and collaborating in the social media space with a ... Must be able to work rotating, non-traditional schedule, including nights and weekends * Working ...

Vertical Video Producer

Stamford, CT

$132K - $134K/yr

Background in content creation, video editing and collaborating in the social media space with a ... Must be able to work rotating, non-traditional schedule, including nights and weekends * Working ...

Background in content creation, video editing and collaborating in the social media space with a ... Must be able to work rotating, non-traditional schedule, including nights and weekends * Working ...

Vertical Video Producer

Stamford, CT ยท On-site

$132K - $134K/yr

Background in content creation, video editing and collaborating in the social media space with a ... Must be able to work rotating, non-traditional schedule, including nights and weekends * Working ...

Content Manager

Stamford, CT ยท On-site

$25 - $32/hr

You'll conceptualize, shoot, and do light editing (as well as manage our 3rd-party editors) to ... You are comfortable working late and putting in hours on the weekends when needed to get the job ...

Reviewing, editing, and proofing technical documentation for grammar, consistency, accuracy ... Maintaining flexibility to support proposal deadlines including occasional weekend and after-hour ...

Proposal Specialist

Milford, CT ยท On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Reviewing, editing, and proofing technical documentation for grammar, consistency, accuracy ... Maintaining flexibility to support proposal deadlines including occasional weekend and after-hour ...

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How much do weekend editor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend editor in Connecticut is $30.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.34 and $37.74 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a weekend editor?

To thrive as a Weekend Editor, you need strong editorial judgment, excellent writing and proofreading skills, and a background in journalism or communications. Familiarity with content management systems (CMS), basic photo or video editing software, and SEO best practices is typically required. Outstanding time management, adaptability, and clear communication set top candidates apart, especially when coordinating remotely. These skills ensure accurate, timely content delivery and effective team collaboration during non-standard work hours.

What is a weekend editor?

A Weekend Editor oversees content publication and newsroom operations during weekends, ensuring timely reporting and article updates. They manage writers, edit articles, and monitor breaking news to keep the site active. This role often requires quick decision-making, strong editorial judgment, and familiarity with digital publishing. Weekend Editors may also update social media channels and coordinate with weekday teams to maintain content consistency.

What are common challenges faced by a weekend editor, and how can they be addressed?

Weekend Editors often work with limited staffing and must make swift editorial decisions, sometimes handling breaking news or urgent updates independently. They need to effectively manage multiple tasks, such as assigning stories, editing content, and ensuring quality under tight deadlines. Proactive communication with weekday teams and careful planning help ease the weekend transition, while strong troubleshooting skills are invaluable for resolving unexpected issues. Embracing these challenges can accelerate skill development and provide valuable experience in newsroom operations.

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Infographic showing various Weekend Editor job openings in Connecticut as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 25% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,526 per year, or $30.1 per hour.

Senior Audience Producer

Hearst Newspapers

Norwalk, CT โ€ข On-site

$151K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago


Job description

Senior Audience Producer

As the state's largest local news organization, Hearst Connecticut Media Group is reaching audiences with ambitious, compelling journalism wherever they are through CT Insider's app and websites, in newsletters, on social media, through audio and in print.

We're looking for innovative, collaborative Senior Audience Producers who will be responsible for embedding with key departments alongside editors to help guide our reporting, understanding of analytics, responsible and relevant AI usage and optimization of our journalism.ย 

These journalists will each work with topic teams, which could include data, state politics, investigations, education, business, real estate, high school sports and UConn sports.ย 

They will work closely with the rest of the audience team, editors and reporters to help drive audience engagement, subscriptions and return visits. This role represents our desire to innovate and invest in and support key areas of our newsroom.

Duties and responsibilities:

Works collaboratively with editors, reporters, photographers and other audience team members to ensure our journalism engages, retains and converts local readers into subscribers

Demonstrates a high comfort level with analyzing and interpreting metrics and explaining what they mean to inform coverage decisions over the short- and long-term

Uses topic-area knowledge to identify story ideas and help deliver recurring content series and annual special projects

Communicates effectively across departments during breaking and planned news events to alert users to key story developments across platforms

Qualifications:ย 

Strong editorial judgment with experience in a deadline-driven news environmentย 

Ability to optimize stories for site, social, newsletters and search

Experience editing short and mid-form video, photos and audio in tools like Canva, Photoshop or Premiere

Quick, organized, technical problem solver who is able to consistently meet deadlines

Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills

Highly organized and detail-oriented with a proven ability to effectively juggle multiple tasks

Ability to work a flexible schedule for breaking news and special content opportunities, including nights and weekends

Preferencesย 

Knowledge of topic areas like data, politics, sports, education, business or real estate

Ability to lead planning for and run livestreams and podcasts that engage and retain viewers would be valuable (one of two roles)

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in journalism, English, communications or related field

The Benefits

  • Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
  • 401(k) with company matching
  • Three weeks vacation annually
  • Mobile phone reimbursement
  • Paid training opportunities, including journalism conferences
  • Flexible spending account
  • Parental leave and support
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health savings account

To apply:ย 

Send a cover letter, resume and clips, including strategic plans, video or social media assets, for review.

HCMG is committed to growing and retaining a more diverse workforce that better reflects the communities we serve. We strongly encourage all people of working age, who are traditionally underrepresented in media to apply, including women, people of color, applicants with disabilities, those from the LGBTQ+ community and veterans.

Some great candidates may not check all the boxes for this role. If you're a passionate, dedicated worker who's interested in Hearst Connecticut Media Group but don't have all the skills listed here, please still reach out and tell us more about what you bring to the table.ย ย 

These full-time jobs with benefits are based in Norwalk, Connecticut and are not eligible for remote candidates.ย