Senior Editor, AI & Innovation Daily News

NU USA Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern University’s Northeastern Global News (NGN) on the Boston campus seeks a Senior Editor to lead daily newsroom operations. You will edit diverse stories, craft SEO-friendly headlines, and guide reporters to publish accurate, high-impact content across platforms.

Ideal candidates bring 5–7 years in commercial daily news, strong source-building, and proficient use of AI tools. This on-site role requires speed, judgment, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 5 - 7 years editing experience with a commercial daily news organization (digital or print).
• Demonstrated ability to edit a wide range of stories with speed and accuracy.
• Experience assigning stories and managing content production.
• Strong source-building skills.
• Experience using AI tools.
• Excellent news judgment.
• Experience interpreting public documents, filings, and data.
• Ability to multitask, manage deadlines, and respond quickly to developing stories.
• Familiarity with digital publishing tools is a plus.
• Good to have Experience with multimedia or video reporting.
• Data journalism or basic visual storytelling skills.
• Knowledge of SEO and audience engagement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Edit a variety of stories including global breaking news, features, enterprise pieces, and articles focused on AI, innovation, and campus life.
• Edit stories to ensure clarity, engagement, and accessibility for readers.
• Craft compelling, SEO-friendly headlines and captions.
• Collaborate with reporters to refine pitches, shape coverage, and maintain accuracy.
• Help reporters develop reliable sources and maintain relationships across the Northeastern community.
• Coordinate with media relations, social media, and multimedia teams to enhance stories with data, graphics, photos, and video.
• Monitor analytics and audience metrics to inform reporting and follow-up coverage.
• Adhere to guidelines and fact-check thoroughly.

Skills

Editing leadership

Source building

AI tools

SEO knowledge

Data journalism

Multimedia reporting

Digital publishing tools

Fact-checking

Tools

AI tools

Video reporting

Job description

Northeastern University’s Northeastern Global News (NGN) on the Boston campus seeks a Senior Editor to lead daily newsroom operations. You will edit diverse stories, craft SEO-friendly headlines, and guide reporters to publish accurate, high-impact content across platforms.

Ideal candidates bring 5–7 years in commercial daily news, strong source-building, and proficient use of AI tools. This on-site role requires speed, judgment, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.