The Multimedia News Editor is responsible for leading the production and publication of high-quality multimedia content including text stories, videos, info graphics, and emerging digital formats for Switch Media’s website and its clients. This role involves supervising a team of multimedia reporters, assigning content, ensuring editorial quality, and aligning all output with Switch Media’s standards for audience engagement, storytelling innovation, and commercial value. Editorial Leadership •    Plan, assign, and supervise daily multimedia news production across formats (text, video, data visuals, explainers). •    Oversee the editorial workflow from pitch to publishing, ensuring accuracy, relevance, timeliness, and audience appeal. •    Maintain an editorial calendar aligned with audience interests, platform trends, and client needs. Multimedia Content Production •    Edit and publish news and feature stories, videos, and infographics for Switch Media’s digital platforms. •    Collaborate with videographers, graphic designers, and reporters to package stories across formats. •    Ensure all content meets SEO best practices, mobile optimization, and platform-specific requirements. Team Supervision & Capacity Building •    Manage and mentor a team of multimedia reporters and content producers. •    Provide editorial feedback, review scripts and story drafts, and oversee quality control. •    Lead newsroom training sessions on multimedia storytelling, digital tools, and emerging trends. Client Content Delivery •    Work with the commercial and branded content teams to produce and edit multimedia content for clients. •    Ensure client deliverables meet both editorial standards and commercial objectives. •    Participate in client briefings and content planning sessions. Innovation & Platform Development •    Monitor digital storytelling trends and experiment with new formats such as interactive content, explainers, short vertical videos, and AI-assisted tools. •    Suggest and implement strategies to increase engagement, retention, and time-on-site. QUALIFICATIONS + Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Digital Media, Communications, or related field. + At least 5 years of newsroom experience, with 2+ years in a supervisory editorial role. + Proven ability to produce and edit stories across multimedia formats (text, video, graphic, interactive) Powered by JazzHR