Lead US Opinion & Audience Growth Editor

Daily Mail US; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k)

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Daily Mail US seeks an experienced Opinion Editor to lead and grow its US opinion voice from New York City. You will commission and edit bold commentary, shape strategy, and work with editors to ensure the opinion section drives readership and subscriptions.

You’ll manage a diverse slate of voices, craft engaging headlines, and develop newsletters and audio formats. This is an in-office role requiring daily presence in the NYC newsroom, with a focus on fast, insightful coverage and strong

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in journalism, editing, or commentary.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with strong argument structure and tone.
• Ability to juggle multiple deadlines and contributors under pressure.
• Comfortable using analytics tools and audience data to guide decisions.

Responsibilities

• Commission and edit timely, bold opinion pieces from diverse contributors.
• Identify breaking news and topics with sharp commentary.
• Maintain the Daily Mail’s voice and standards with fairness and impact.
• Build and manage a network of regular contributors and columnists.
• Develop newsletters and audio formats to expand the opinion offering.

Skills

Editing

Editorial judgment

Audience insights

Analytics tools

Deadline management

Headlines writing

Tools

Analytics platforms

Job description

Daily Mail US seeks an experienced Opinion Editor to lead and grow its US opinion voice from New York City. You will commission and edit bold commentary, shape strategy, and work with editors to ensure the opinion section drives readership and subscriptions.

You’ll manage a diverse slate of voices, craft engaging headlines, and develop newsletters and audio formats. This is an in-office role requiring daily presence in the NYC newsroom, with a focus on fast, insightful coverage and strong