Senior Digital Newsroom Editor

Associated Press; Xico; Vor Ort; MXN 420.000 - 660.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Associated Press is seeking a senior digital journalist to lead video storytelling across platforms from its Mexico newsroom. You will craft engaging, accurate stories, coach producers, and help shape how stories appear on screens around the world.

Expect to work with output editors, analyze audience signals in real time, and ensure headlines and visuals meet AP's high standards. Overnight and weekend shifts are required as part of a 24/7 news operation.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in journalism or related field.
• 5+ years full-time experience at a daily newspaper, broadcast or digital news outlet.
• Strong news judgment; fast, accurate editorial decisions under deadlines.
• Excellent English writing and ability to write clearly for visuals.
• Proficiency with video editing and storytelling tools (DaVinci Resolve).
• Familiarity with verification of user-generated content and related tools.

Aufgaben

• Collaborate with output editors to set priorities and assign timely stories for digital formats.
• Produce digital video stories and guide producers to optimize presentation across platforms.
• Track audience trends and adjust coverage in real time.
• Deliver breaking stories quickly, accurately, and at peak audience interest.
• Edit headlines and apply SEO best practices for discoverability.
• Use analytics to inform editorial decisions and timing of coverage.
• Mentor reporters, editors and visual teams to strengthen storytelling.
• Coordinate evergreen edits and obituary readiness for breaking news coverage.
• Maintain high editorial standards for accuracy and fairness under deadlines.

Kenntnisse

Video storytelling

On-camera delivery

Editorial decision-making

English writing

SEO & headlines

Mentoring others

Leadership

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

DaVinci Resolve

Jobbeschreibung

The Associated Press is seeking a senior digital journalist to lead video storytelling across platforms from its Mexico newsroom. You will craft engaging, accurate stories, coach producers, and help shape how stories appear on screens around the world.

Expect to work with output editors, analyze audience signals in real time, and ensure headlines and visuals meet AP's high standards. Overnight and weekend shifts are required as part of a 24/7 news operation.