Senior Digital News Editor - Multiplatform

WETA; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WETA in Arlington is seeking a Senior Assignment Editor, Digital, to lead daily news production for PBS.org/Newshour. This role involves recognizing news opportunities, guiding reporters, and delivering engaging, relevant content across platforms.

The ideal candidate will have strong editorial judgment, a proven track record in online news production, and the ability to innovate in a rapidly changing landscape. Collaborative leadership and effective communication skills are essential for this position, which offers a chance to make a significant impact in digital news.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience, particularly in managing online daily news production.
• Ability to supervise a team and mentor staff.
• Fluency in common CMS publishing systems and social media.

Responsibilities

• Assign and edit daily news stories across platforms.
• Use data to drive news coverage.
• Coordinate with digital leadership for news publishing.

Skills

Editorial judgement

News judgment

Writing and copy editing

Analytics usage

CMS publishing systems

Project management

Collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism

Tools

Website analytics software

Basic video editing

Social media

Job description

WETA in Arlington is seeking a Senior Assignment Editor, Digital, to lead daily news production for PBS.org/Newshour. This role involves recognizing news opportunities, guiding reporters, and delivering engaging, relevant content across platforms.

The ideal candidate will have strong editorial judgment, a proven track record in online news production, and the ability to innovate in a rapidly changing landscape. Collaborative leadership and effective communication skills are essential for this position, which offers a chance to make a significant impact in digital news.