Audience Editor, Chron
Houston, TX · On-site
Strong writing, copy editing and communication skills, including the ability to write social copy ... About Hearst Newspapers: With 2,500 employees across the nation, HNP encompasses a network of 24 ...
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Audience Editor, Chron
Houston, TX · On-site
Strong writing, copy editing and communication skills, including the ability to write social copy ... About Hearst Newspapers: With 2,500 employees across the nation, HNP encompasses a network of 24 ...
... and copy. * Collaborate closely with Cosmopolitan and Seventeen editorial teams and Hearst ... Hands-on experience shooting and editing short-form video for TikTok, Instagram Reels, or similar ...
... and copy. * Collaborate closely with Cosmopolitan and Seventeen editorial teams and Hearst ... Hands-on experience shooting and editing short-form video for TikTok, Instagram Reels, or similar ...
... and copy. * Collaborate closely with Cosmopolitan and Seventeen editorial teams and Hearst ... Hands-on experience shooting and editing short-form video for TikTok, Instagram Reels, or similar ...
... and copy. * Collaborate closely with Cosmopolitan and Seventeen editorial teams and Hearst ... Hands-on experience shooting and editing short-form video for TikTok, Instagram Reels, or similar ...
... and copy. * Collaborate closely with Cosmopolitan and Seventeen editorial teams and Hearst ... Hands-on experience shooting and editing short-form video for TikTok, Instagram Reels, or similar ...
... and copy. * Collaborate closely with Cosmopolitan and Seventeen editorial teams and Hearst ... Hands-on experience shooting and editing short-form video for TikTok, Instagram Reels, or similar ...
Strong writing, copy editing and communication skills, including the ability to write social copy ... About Hearst Newspapers: With 2,500 employees across the nation, HNP encompasses a network of 24 ...
Strong writing, copy editing and communication skills, including the ability to write social copy ... About Hearst Newspapers: With 2,500 employees across the nation, HNP encompasses a network of 24 ...
Audience Editor, Chron
Houston, TX · On-site
Strong writing, copy editing and communication skills, including the ability to write social copy ... About Hearst Newspapers: With 2,500 employees across the nation, HNP encompasses a network of 24 ...
Audience Editor, Chron
Houston, TX · On-site
Strong writing, copy editing and communication skills, including the ability to write social copy ... About Hearst Newspapers: With 2,500 employees across the nation, HNP encompasses a network of 24 ...
... and copy. * Collaborate closely with Cosmopolitan and Seventeen editorial teams and Hearst ... Hands-on experience shooting and editing short-form video for TikTok, Instagram Reels, or similar ...
... and copy. * Collaborate closely with Cosmopolitan and Seventeen editorial teams and Hearst ... Hands-on experience shooting and editing short-form video for TikTok, Instagram Reels, or similar ...
Have writing and copy-editing skills * Coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously ... As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the ...
Have writing and copy-editing skills * Coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously ... As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the ...
Have writing and copy-editing skills * Coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously ... As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the ...
Have writing and copy-editing skills * Coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously ... As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the ...
Local News Producer
Baltimore, MD · On-site
$48K - $53K/yr
Have writing and copy-editing skills * Coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously ... As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the ...
Local News Producer
Baltimore, MD · On-site
$48K - $53K/yr
Have writing and copy-editing skills * Coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously ... As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the ...
Producer
Greenville, SC · On-site
Have writing and copy-editing skills * Coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously ... As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the ...
Producer
Greenville, SC · On-site
Have writing and copy-editing skills * Coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously ... As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the ...
Producer
Greenville, SC · On-site
Have writing and copy-editing skills * Coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously ... As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the ...
Producer
Greenville, SC · On-site
Have writing and copy-editing skills * Coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously ... As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the ...
Producer
New Orleans, LA · On-site
Have writing and copy-editing skills * Coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously ... As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the ...
Producer
New Orleans, LA · On-site
Have writing and copy-editing skills * Coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously ... As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the ...
Producer
Albuquerque, NM · On-site
Have writing and copy-editing skills * Coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously ... As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the ...
Producer
Albuquerque, NM · On-site
Have writing and copy-editing skills * Coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously ... As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the ...
Producer
Jackson, MS · On-site
Have writing and copy-editing skills * Coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously ... As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the ...
Producer
Jackson, MS · On-site
Have writing and copy-editing skills * Coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously ... As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the ...
Local News Producer
Omaha, NE · On-site
Have writing and copy-editing skills * Coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously ... As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the ...
Local News Producer
Omaha, NE · On-site
Have writing and copy-editing skills * Coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously ... As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the ...
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media ... Have writing and copy-editing skills * Coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media ... Have writing and copy-editing skills * Coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously
Have writing and copy-editing skills * Coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously ... As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the ...
Have writing and copy-editing skills * Coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously ... As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the ...
Producer
Albuquerque, NM · On-site
Have writing and copy-editing skills * Coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously ... As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the ...
Producer
Albuquerque, NM · On-site
Have writing and copy-editing skills * Coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously ... As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the ...
Local News Producer
Baltimore, MD · On-site
$48K - $53K/yr
Have writing and copy-editing skills * Coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously ... As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the ...
Local News Producer
Baltimore, MD · On-site
$48K - $53K/yr
Have writing and copy-editing skills * Coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously ... As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the ...
Hearst Jobs Information
Do workers at Hearst get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
38% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2026.
38% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2026.
Does Hearst pay people when they’re sick?
Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
89% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2026.
89% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2026.
At Hearst, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
89% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and September 2026.
89% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and September 2026.
Is the health insurance from Hearst affordable enough for their workers?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
90% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and September 2026.
90% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and September 2026.
Do people get paid time off at Hearst?
Most people get paid time off work.
95% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and September 2026.
95% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and September 2026.
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
- 40% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 47% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 7% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 7% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
Do workers at Hearst worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
76% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
76% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
Do Hearst workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
47% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
47% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
How easy is it for Hearst workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
50% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
50% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
How easy is it to get time off at Hearst?
Some people find it hard to get time off.
36% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2026.
36% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2026.
Do Hearst managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
74% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
74% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
Do jobs at Hearst spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
24% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
24% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
How easy is it to take sick days at Hearst?
Most people find it easy to take sick days.
85% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2026.
85% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2026.
Do people at Hearst feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
86% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2026.
86% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2026.
Do people at Hearst get to take their breaks without interruption?
Most people get breaks without interruption.
84% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.
84% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.
Is it stressful to work at Hearst?
Most people feel stressed here.
83% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2026.
83% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2026.
Do people at Hearst enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
71% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2026.
71% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2026.
Do people at Hearst recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
61% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2026.
61% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at Hearst?
Most people got enough training when they started.
67% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2026.
67% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2026.
Do people get support to advance at Hearst?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 40% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2026.
In the last year, 40% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2026.
Do people think Hearst’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
71% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and September 2026.
71% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and September 2026.
Do workers feel well informed about how Hearst is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
40% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2026.
40% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2026.
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Audience Editor, Chron
Houston, TX • On-site
Hearst •
Motion Picture and Video Production • 10K+ employees10,000+ employees
Full-time
Re-posted yesterday
Hearst rating
6.6
Based on 28 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
57th of 78 rated media
Job description
Audience Editor
Chron | Houston, TX
Full-time | Digital Audience Social Video
Chron is chasing Texas-sized audience growth. We need an editor who knows how to make sharp journalism travel farther-across social platforms, search, newsletters and video-while building deeper, more direct relationships with Texans who come to Chron for news, culture and everyday curiosity.
Chron's next Audience Editor will drive great content to new heights both on- and off-platform, grow our most loyal audience and find ways to reach new ones. The ideal candidate has read Chron, understands the brand-sharp, fresh and unmistakably Texan-and brings a strategic-first mindset with the hands-on fluency to execute. This role is the connective tissue between editorial ambition and audience reach.
3+ years of relevant experience in audience, social or video publishing strategy, with people-management experience preferred
A degree in journalism, communications, marketing or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
Strong understanding of Houston and Texas, and good instinct for stories that could travel statewide
SEO experience, including the ability to use search trends, Google Discover/Google News signals and audience data to identify coverage opportunities
Strong social and video fluency, especially across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Reddit and Nextdoor
Ability to shoot and edit vertical video; experience with CapCut, Canva or similar tools
Strong writing, copy editing and communication skills, including the ability to write social copy in Chron's voice with accuracy, clarity and Texas wit
Excellent news judgment, including comfort with breaking news and knowing when to escalate decisions to newsroom leadership
AI fluency and curiosity-able to use AI to find audience insights, simplify tasks and find efficiencies, while understanding that AI is no substitute for human judgment and verification
Experience with social media scheduling tools, analytics platforms and performance reporting
Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced, always-on news environment
This person is empowered to act independently on:
Writing social copy, designing visual builds and posting stories to social platforms
Developing and posting social video to Chron's site and social channels
Sharing pacing data with the newsroom and surfacing trending terms that are a good fit for Chron to pursue
Newsletter content mix and when to issue site alerts
This person defers to editorial leadership for:
Long-term social, search and audience strategy decisions
Sensitive breaking news alert messaging
Measures of Success:
Maintaining and growing healthy audience referral channels (search, social, newsletters, Google News, etc.)
Increasing followers and engagement (shares, comments, saves) across social platforms
Driving traffic from social, search and newsletters back to Chron content on site
Supporting subscriber and newsletter growth
Overall increase of unique in-DMA audiences
Overall increase of repeat visitors from target growth markets within Texas
The most challenging parts of this role:
Identifying areas of opportunity-content development recommendations that match audience wants, or trending search terms ripe for Chron to own
Continuously testing new ideas and being open to pivoting in a changing media landscape to keep audience channels strong
Understanding audience habits deeply enough to craft a strategy that retains loyal readers while developing new ones across Texas
Chron is an essential digital-first local news source serving more than 6 million unique readers a month in Houston and the surrounding region, including Galveston and the Gulf Coast. Once the digital home for the Houston Chronicle, Chron became its own distinctive site and newsroom in 2012, when HoustonChronicle.com launched. Focusing on stories that capture local culture and spark conversation, Chron covers trending sports, food and entertainment, travel, local TV personalities, real estate, space and more. Chron.com has become the go-to destination for metro and regional readers who are curious about what's new in Houston and what's affecting culture and life in the Bayou City.
About Hearst Newspapers:
With 2,500 employees across the nation, HNP encompasses a network of 24 daily and 52 weekly publications, including the San Francisco Chronicle, Houston Chronicle, San Antonio Express-News and Albany Times Union, several top digital-only news and lifestyle sites, marketing services businesses, and entertainment businesses such as King Features Syndicate.
At HNP, we are investing in new and innovative ways to tell stories - growing newsrooms, diversifying tools, evolving platforms - to support the millions of people who trust us each month to help them make decisions, take action and be inspired.
Be a part of something bigger - your headline awaits.
Recognizing the diverse needs of our candidates, if you are interested in applying for employment and need assistance or an accommodation to use our website or regarding the application process, please contact us by email at hnpemployment@hearst.com. Please do not use this email address to inquire about the status of applications. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests for a reasonable accommodation through this email address.
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Audience strategy
Develop audience growth strategies across social, video, newsletters and emerging platforms while leading a team of two audience producers
Create promotion plans for special editorial initiatives that include site, social, video, newsletter and search optimization efforts
Develop audience plans for major initiatives and fast-moving Texas moments-from RodeoHouston and severe weather to elections, sports, restaurants, travel and statewide projects
Analyze data to track performance, identify trends and opportunities, and pivot strategy to meet audiences where they are
Help run morning editorial meetings by sharing pacing and trending search terms, and recommending story opportunities based on known audience interests
Social & content
Create and publish compelling content (text, images, video, etc.) that engages and grows Chron's social following, inspires shares, drives visits back to the site and supports subscriber and newsletter growth
Manage Chron's social media platforms, including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Nextdoor, X, Bluesky, Threads and LinkedIn
Monitor and respond to audience inquiries, comments and complaints on social media and work with editorial leadership to address them
Advise reporters and editors on the latest social trends, content ideas that come in through social and search, and how to write and optimize for each platform
Video
Own and refine Chron's off-platform video strategy, including helping reporters and editors identify when video is the best way to tell their story
Shoot and edit short-form vertical video; develop and post social video to Chron's site and social channels
Build the team's overall fluency in video production, social strategy and AI optimization
Cross-team collaboration
Collaborate with editors, reporters and other key stakeholders on promotion plans and special campaigns
Stay up to date on trends and best practices in video, search and social media
About Hearst
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Industry
Motion picture and video production
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
New York, NY, US
Year founded
1887