Remote Digital Content Editor - Temporary

Newsweek; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Newsweek is seeking a Digital Content Editor for maternity coverage, a temporary remote position in the United States from November 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027. The editor will create, edit and publish digital copy in Newsweek's CMS, with WordPress experience a plus, and work 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday.

You will edit headlines, images and video, source additional material, and use analytics to inform coverage while maintaining accuracy, fairness and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Significant relevant experience in digital editing and reporting roles.
• Strong news judgment across a range of subjects.
• Proven record of editing quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent writing, rewriting and copy-editing skills.
• Demonstrable knowledge of digital tools or applications including content management systems, SEO, audience analytics and editing assistance software.
• Demonstrable knowledge of common IT tools such as the Microsoft suite.

Responsibilities

• Work with editors and reporters in the creation of content.
• Edit copy, headlines, images, captions, graphics and video for accuracy, clarity and impact.
• Turn source material into original stories through additional reporting, expert comment and context.
• Source and prepare relevant images and video, ensuring appropriate verification, rights and credits.
• Use audience analytics to inform editorial decisions and improve content reach, engagement and performance.
• Provide feedback and guidance to reporters to improve standards.
• Work with the social, SEO and multimedia teams to optimize content.
• Work accurately under pressure and meet tight publishing deadlines.
• Perform any other reasonable duties necessary to meet the needs of the business.

Skills

Significant edit experience

News judgment

Editing quickly

Writing/Copy-editing

CMS tools (SEO, analytics)

Microsoft Office

Tools

WordPress

Microsoft Office

Job description

Newsweek is seeking a Digital Content Editor for maternity coverage, a temporary remote position in the United States from November 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027. The editor will create, edit and publish digital copy in Newsweek's CMS, with WordPress experience a plus, and work 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday.

You will edit headlines, images and video, source additional material, and use analytics to inform coverage while maintaining accuracy, fairness and timely reporting.