Senior News Editor

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work within the United States

Hybrid options in NYC

Full-time position with set hours

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior News Editor to lead the U.S. news desk during peak hours, providing final editorial calls on fast-moving national coverage in a competitive newsroom.

This hands-on leadership role emphasizes sharp, original journalism on breaking news, exclusives, and enterprise reporting, with remote work within the United States and hybrid options in NYC to support coverage across time zones.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success editing breaking news, exclusives, and enterprise reporting quickly.
• Exceptional news judgment with a strong focus on quality.
• Calm, decisive leadership under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Run the U.S. news desk during peak hours and make final editorial calls
• Distinguish between stories with real significance and those that do not merit coverage
• Eliminate weak or redundant stories and push for stronger replacements
• Deliver strong framing and original angles on competitive national stories
• Rewrite leads, structure, and other key elements of stories as needed
• Transform raw notes and transcripts into polished, high-quality journalism
• Act as a desk reporter during breaking news to confirm facts and close gaps
• Step in directly on high-stakes stories where precision is critical
• Mentor junior reporters and editors to help strengthen their work

Skills

Editorial judgment

Fast-paced editing

Leadership

Mentoring

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior News Editor to join the team of a leader in the Media space.

This role will oversee the U.S. news desk during peak hours, serving as the final editorial authority on fast-moving national coverage. The editor will shape sharp, original journalism in a highly competitive newsroom environment, with a particular focus on breaking news, exclusives, and enterprise reporting. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires strong judgment, speed, and the ability to elevate coverage across political, legal, and cultural stories.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $100,000 – $115,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Run the U.S. news desk during peak hours and make final editorial calls
• Distinguish between stories with real significance and those that do not merit coverage
• Eliminate weak or redundant stories and push for stronger replacements
• Deliver strong framing and original angles on competitive national stories
• Rewrite leads, structure, and other key elements of stories as needed
• Transform raw notes and transcripts into polished, high-quality journalism
• Act as a desk reporter during breaking news to confirm facts and close gaps
• Step in directly on high-stakes stories where precision is critical
• Mentor junior reporters and editors to help strengthen their work

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of experience in a high-level U.S. digital newsroom
• Demonstrated success editing breaking news, exclusives, and enterprise reporting quickly
• Exceptional news judgment with a strong focus on quality
• Strong rewriting skills across a range of formats
• Comfort making significant editorial decisions independently
• Proven ability to manage sensitive and legally complex stories
• Deep understanding of U.S. political, legal, and cultural dynamics
• Calm, decisive leadership style under pressure

Benefits

• Remote work flexibility within the United States or a hybrid arrangement in NYC
• Full-time position with set hours, including evening and weekend shifts
• Opportunity to shape impactful journalism in a competitive environmentDirect involvement in significant news stories rather than purely remote management
• Access to a high-performing newsroom culture with high standards

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.