Senior Product News Editor Specialist

The Crox Group; New York (NY); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in telecommunications is seeking a Senior Editor to join their editorial team. The role involves curating news content, ensuring editorial standards, and managing junior editors. Candidates should have extensive newsroom experience and legal knowledge of the US/Canadian media landscape, along with strong analytical skills. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and the flexibility of remote work.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years working as a journalist in US newsrooms, with hands-on News desk experience essential.
• Strong analytical skills and well-versed in the use of data to draw editorial conclusions.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Curation of the SEA News aggregation app including issuing breaking news alerts.
• Guide and supervise curation by junior editors during news shifts.
• Work with the Editor-in-Chief to build and manage shift schedules.

Skills

Newsroom Experience

Legal Compliance

Knowledge of News for US/CA

Content Curation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

MBA or other related advanced degree

Job description

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Base pay range

$55.00/hr - $60.00/hr

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EST preferred - but will consider other candidates in different time zones if qualified - USA, Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm, remote approved.

Top Skills:

• Newsroom Experience
• Legal Compliance
• Knowledge of News for US/CA
• Content Curation

Summary:

The main function of a product specialist is to be the subject matter expert on a product through its development. The typical product specialist will provide technical advice to customers concerning their product.

Job Responsibilities:

Senior Editor,

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 the SEA News aggregation app including issuing 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 SEA News.
• Work with the Editor-in-Chief to build and manage shift schedules to ensure seamless editorial operations across multiple time zones and countries.
• Display a willingness for the ‘One SEA’ approach, with the ability to make valid contributions to, and work cohesively with our British editorial team.
• Develop positive working relationships with content partners and other teams within Samsung, including giving/receiving feedback.
• Out of hours shift work is essential in this role, as is a willingness to respond to unpredictable breaking news events. Working pattern will include early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Qualifications:

• 8-10 years working as a journalist in US newsrooms, with hands-on News desk experience essential.
• Prior experience driving user engagement through content curation preferred.
• Up-to-date legal and compliance knowledge of US/Canadian news media landscape essential, with a willingness to upskill on UK media law.
• Strong analytical skills and well-versed in the use of data to draw editorial conclusions.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple projects with competing deadlines.
• Thrives in a fast-paced business environment with the ability to adapt to change.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree in a related field required. MBA or other related advanced degree preferred.

8-10 years experience required.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Telecommunications