Breaking News Editor (Remote)

The Daily Beast; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 57,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading news organization is seeking an experienced Breaking News Editor to curate and edit news for a U.S. audience from abroad. Responsibilities include identifying impactful stories, collaborating with editors, and maintaining high editorial standards. The role offers a competitive salary range of $75,000-$95,000 and promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants are encouraged to apply even if they don't meet all qualifications.

Benefits

Collaboration in a fast-paced environment

Engagement with a passionate audience

Flexible work location

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in news.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Identify stories that matter and write exciting headlines.
• Collaborate with other editors for comprehensive coverage.
• Copyedit with a precise eye for detail.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Communication

Deadline management

Job description

Job Overview

The Daily Beast delivers award‑winning original reporting and sharp opinions from big personalities in the arenas of politics, pop culture, world news, and more. Fiercely independent and armed with irreverent intelligence, the Daily Beast now reaches more than 40 million people per month.

Job Description

The Daily Beast is seeking a dynamic, insightful, and experienced Breaking News Editor to join our team. You will be based outside the U.S. to help deliver news to our U.S. audience around the clock. You are an all‑rounder who is on top of U.S. politics, global news, media and pop culture. You have a deep understanding of American culture, preferably having lived in the U.S., or a track record of working for American publications.

The role will be primarily Monday to Friday, editing stories from reporters in the London bureau during London office hours, but there may be some weekend and evening shifts. You must be based outside of the U.S. to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify stories that matter and write intelligent, exciting headlines with a punchy attitude that separates us from other outlets.
• Collaborate with other editors to ensure comprehensive, timely coverage.
• Copyedit with a precise eye for detail and an ability to add wit and flair.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in news.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a respected and influential news organization.
• Engage with a dedicated audience passionate about political news.
• Enjoy a collaborative and fast‑paced work environment.
• Location is flexible via remote work.

Pay Range

The pay range for this full‑time position is $75,000-$95,000, which represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salaries may vary.

Additional Information

Don’t meet every single requirement listed here? We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re interested in joining the Beast but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with this job description, we encourage you to give it a shot all the same. It might turn out that you’re just the right candidate for this or other roles. See more about our commitment to diversity at https://www.thedailybeast.com/company/diversity

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.