Remote Senior News Editor – National Coverage Lead

Dotdash Meredith; New York (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

PEOPLE is seeking a Senior News Editor for Current Events to coordinate national affairs coverage with the Senior Editor and lead digital coverage for PEOPLE's Current Events vertical.

The ideal candidate will mine social media for exclusive stories, edit and write as needed, craft headlines, and guide strategy using SEO and analytics to drive traffic. Strong leadership and fast, organized execution are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or communications (or related field).
• Minimum 7 years in a high-volume digital news operation with proven leadership.
• Strong writing, editing, and news judgment.
• Ability to respond quickly to breaking news and prioritize content.
• Knowledge of SEO and analytics.
• Proven ability to drive traffic and manage a team.

Responsibilities

• Find, oversee, assign and edit a large volume of stories daily.
• Strategize coverage using analytics and an editorial calendar.
• Write as needed and perform other duties.
• Oversee the digital footprint on large-scale event coverage.
• Prepare for news moments ahead of time.

Skills

News editing

Leadership

SEO analytics

Storytelling

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

PEOPLE is seeking a Senior News Editor for Current Events to coordinate national affairs coverage with the Senior Editor and lead digital coverage for PEOPLE's Current Events vertical.

The ideal candidate will mine social media for exclusive stories, edit and write as needed, craft headlines, and guide strategy using SEO and analytics to drive traffic. Strong leadership and fast, organized execution are essential.