Lead Digital Editor, Breaking News (US & Canada)

BBC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

BBC News in Washington, DC is seeking a Supervising Editor, Digital – Breaking News and Live to shape the daily US/Canada coverage and lead a team of 40+ editors across text and video.

Based in Washington, DC or Los Angeles, you will direct breaking news coverage with strong judgement, oversee output, and ensure editorial standards while coordinating across time zones. Evening and weekend work is expected.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in a daily digital news operation.
• Significant news editing experience and strong US/Canada knowledge.
• Experience directing major breaking news coverage under high pressure.
• Experience in digital news production and curation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the daily agenda for digital news in the US and Canada with sound judgement.
• Lead breaking news response, decide push notifications, live blogs and resource allocation.
• Manage output of 40+ journalists across text, video, social and audience.
• Collaborate with teams across bureaus and countries to serve US/Canada audiences.
• Assign, edit and coach journalists through reporting to ensure compelling stories.
• Grow audiences with data-driven digital coverage and distinctive angles.

Skills

News editing

Breaking news leadership

Digital news production

Audience growth using data

Cross-team collaboration

Job description

BBC News in Washington, DC is seeking a Supervising Editor, Digital – Breaking News and Live to shape the daily US/Canada coverage and lead a team of 40+ editors across text and video.

Based in Washington, DC or Los Angeles, you will direct breaking news coverage with strong judgement, oversee output, and ensure editorial standards while coordinating across time zones. Evening and weekend work is expected.