Lead Digital News Editor – Breaking News & Live Coverage

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

Job summary

The BBC Group and Public Services operates in Washington DC or Los Angeles, seeking a Supervising Editor, Digital - Breaking News and Live to steer the daily digital news agenda for the US and Canada, supervising a team of 40+ journalists across text and video.

This senior role requires impeccable judgement, extensive breaking news experience, and the ability to work evenings and weekends as needed, with a strong commitment to impartial, trusted journalism.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years in a daily digital news operation.
• Experience directing major breaking news coverage under pressure.
• Experience across text, video, social and audience.
• Strong news judgement and editorial standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the daily news agenda for US/Canada digital output.
• Lead breaking news response to ensure fast, accurate coverage.
• Manage 40+ journalists across text, video, social and audience.
• Collaborate with teams across bureaus and countries to serve US/Canada audiences.

Skills

News editing

Editorial leadership

Digital news

Audience growth

Impartial journalism

Job description

The BBC Group and Public Services operates in Washington DC or Los Angeles, seeking a Supervising Editor, Digital - Breaking News and Live to steer the daily digital news agenda for the US and Canada, supervising a team of 40+ journalists across text and video.

This senior role requires impeccable judgement, extensive breaking news experience, and the ability to work evenings and weekends as needed, with a strong commitment to impartial, trusted journalism.