Live Blog Editor (Newsperson)

The Associated Press; New York (NY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement benefits

Company paid life insurance

Paid vacation and sick days

Paid parental leave

Mental health resources

Job summary

The Associated Press is seeking a dynamic Live Blog News Editor to join our team of journalists dedicated to engaging digital audiences. You will shape and curate real-time coverage for APNews.com, connecting audiences to our journalism through live blogs that are timely, visually compelling and highly engaging.

You will work with editors across U.S. cities and London to scale this growing area of our journalism and coordinate live video streams, photos, and graphics for major events while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Three to five years of experience in digital journalism or live news production.
• Demonstrated experience in digital journalism, live coverage or other real-time digital news formats.
• Exceptional news judgment and ability to make fast, accurate editorial decisions under deadline pressure.
• Strong writing and editing skills with a proven ability to produce clear, accurate and engaging copy on tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with SEO, social media strategy and audience engagement best practices.
• Experience using content management systems.
• Strong collaboration skills across text, photo, video, audio, digital/social, interactive and graphics teams.
• Proven ability to manage multiple live events and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Commitment to innovation, inclusivity and AP's standards of integrity and objectivity.
• Advanced-level proficiency in written and spoken English; additional languages a plus.
• Ability and willingness to work nights and weekends as coverage demands.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and edit live blogs for breaking news events ensuring real-time updates are timely, accurate and relevant.
• Promote and implement best practices in live blogging across AP's global news gathering and production teams.
• Collaborate with reporters, editors and contributors to maintain a cohesive narrative and compelling presentation.
• Commission and curate visual elements - photos, video and graphics - to strengthen text-based updates.
• Coordinate live video streams and clips for key moments in breaking news and major events.
• Monitor reader interactions and audience signals to foster engagement and respond quickly.
• Optimize live blogs for search by updating SEO fields, headlines and display elements in real time.
• Track performance metrics to refine live blog strategies and improve audience reach.
• Ensure all content meets AP standards for accuracy, clarity, fairness and timeliness.
• Lead training sessions for editors and reporters on live blog best practices and CMS usage.

Skills

News judgment

Editorial decision making

Writing

Editing

SEO

Audience engagement

CMS usage

Collaboration

Managing live events

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CMS (Content Management System)

Adobe Premiere

After Effects

Photoshop

Canva

Job description

Date: Aug 4, 2026

Location: Los Angeles, CA, US, 92011

Company: Associated Press

The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP todayremainsthe most trusted source of fast,accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world's population sees AP journalism every day.

Whythisrolematters:

The Associated Press is seeking a dynamic Live Blog News Editor to join our growing team of journalists dedicated to engaging digital audiences. If you are passionate about live, real-time news coverage, thrive in fast-paced environments and understand how to reach audiences online, we want to hear from you.

In this role, you will shape and curate real-time coverage for APNews.com, connecting audiences to our journalism through live blogs that aretimely, visuallycompellingand highly engaging. You will collaborate across teams to coordinate live video streams and clips from major events, including breaking news, political speeches, awards shows and ongoing daily coverage.

This role is part of AP's deliberate expansion of its live blog presence. You will work alongside colleagues in U.S. cities and London and play a key role in scaling this growing area of our journalism.

This role is an individual contributor and will report toour News Editor(Head of live blogs).

What you will do:

• Plan, execute and edit live blogs for breaking news events ensuring real-time updates are timely, accurate and relevant
• Promote and implement best practices in live blogging across AP's global news gathering and production teams
• Collaborate with reporters, editors and contributors to maintain a cohesive narrative and compelling presentation
• Commission and curate visual elements - photos, video and graphics - to strengthen text-based updates
• Coordinate live video streams and clips for key moments in breaking news and major events
• Monitor reader interactions and audience signals to foster engagement and respond quickly
• Optimize live blogs for search by updating SEO fields, headlines and display elements in real time
• Track performance metrics to refine live blog strategies and improve audience reach
• Ensure all content meets AP standards for accuracy, clarity, fairness and timeliness
• Lead training sessions for editors and reporters on live blog best practices and CMS usage

Who you are:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• At least three to five years of experience in digital journalism or live news production
• Demonstrated experience in digital journalism, live coverage or other real-time digital news formats
• Exceptional news judgment and ability to make fast, accurate editorial decisions under deadline pressure
• Strong writing and editing skills with a proven ability to produce clear, accurate and engaging copy on tight deadlines
• Familiarity with best practices in SEO, social media strategy and audience engagement
• Experience using content management systems
• Strong collaboration skills across text, photo, video, audio, digital/social, interactive and graphics teams
• Proven ability to manage multiple live events and competing priorities simultaneously
• Commitment to innovation, inclusivity and AP's standards of integrity and objectivity
• Advanced- level proficiency in written and spoken English; additional languages a plus
• Ability and willingness to work nights and weekends as coverage demands

What will set you apart:

• Experience leading newsroom training initiatives or coaching journalists on digital publishing workflows
• Experience managing coverage of breaking news events, elections, sports,entertainmentor other high-profile live events
• Experience using audience analytics tools
• Proficiencywith video and visual tools such as Adobe Premiere, After Effects,Photoshopand Canva
• Experience with a/b headline testing, audience engagementstrategiesand digital optimization techniques
• Experience working across global or distributed newsrooms
• Experience curating digital content, including photos,videosand graphics to enhance digital storytelling
• Strong understanding of audience behaviors across platforms

Why join us:

• A mission-driven, inclusive environment focused on both individual and collective success.
• Opportunities for professional development to help you reach your career goals.
• Access to tools, mentorship, and resources tailored to elevate yourproficiencyand contributions.

Salary & Benefits:

This position is covered by The Associated Press' contract with the News Media Guild, whichprovides oanannual salary for Class A staff of between $53,477 and $85,214 based on location and years of professional experience.Compensation iscontingenton a job candidate's skills,qualificationsand market location. Employees are eligible toparticipate, according to the terms of the official plan documents, in a 401(k) plan and employer-sponsored health insuranceplan, and are eligible for paid time off and holidaysin accordance withAP policy.

• Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Company paid life insurance
• Paid vacation and sick days
• Paid parental leave for any new parent
• Mental health resources

Application deadline is October 7, 2026, at 11:59p.m. ET.

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