Senior Editor - 15481

Transcend Solutions; New York (NY); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the media industry is seeking a Senior Editor for News to enhance their news aggregation service. This role requires extensive journalism experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage editorial operations across time zones. The ideal candidate will ensure high editorial standards and engage effectively with content partners. This position offers a contract for over a year, with flexible remote working options.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a journalist in US newsrooms.
• Prior experience driving user engagement through content curation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Curation of client’s News aggregation app, including breaking news alerts.
• Guide and supervise curation by junior editors during news shifts.

Skills

Legal compliance knowledge

Content curation

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

MBA or other advanced degrees

Job description

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Schedule: Remote (east coast time preferred)

Length of Assignment: 12+ months

Top 3 Must Have Skills:

• Legal compliance knowledge of news for the US
• Digital or print content curation, digital preferred

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Job Responsibilities:

• The Senior Editor for News is an integral member of the editorial team, working with the Editor-in-Chief to deliver an unrivalled news aggregation service for app users.
• Responsibilities include:
• Curation of our client’s News aggregation app, including breaking news alerts, compiling briefings, and researching deep dives on topical issues.
• Utilize real-time data to extract insights and guide editorial decision-making and content placement.
• Identify issues relating to impartiality, undue partisanship, and fake news, and filter out any content that breaches our editorial standards.
• Guide and supervise curation by junior editors during news shifts to ensure standards are maintained.
• Understand, and be the guardian of, the editorial tone of voice for our client’s News.
• Work with the Editor-in-Chief to build and manage shift schedules to ensure seamless editorial operations across multiple time zones and countries.
• Develop positive working relationships with content partners and other teams within our client, including giving/receiving feedback.
• Occasional out-of-hour shift work is essential, including responding to breaking news events. Working hours will include early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience as a journalist in US newsrooms, with hands-on News desk experience.
• Prior experience driving user engagement through content curation preferred.
• Up-to-date legal and compliance knowledge of US/Canadian news media landscape; willingness to upskill on UK media law.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in using data to draw editorial conclusions.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask and prioritize multiple projects with tight deadlines.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to change.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field required; MBA or other advanced degrees preferred.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Public Relations, Other, and Advertising

Industries

• Retail Books and Printed News, Broadcast Media Production and Distribution, and Technology, Information and Media

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Location: New York City Metropolitan Area, Salary: $60,000.00-$80,000.00, Posted: 1 week ago