Senior Trends Editor — Lead Multi-Platform News Desk

The US Sun; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

401K

Midtown Manhattan office

Job summary

The U.S. Sun is seeking a Trends Editor in New York to lead a team producing high-quality digital content across multiple platforms. You will identify national stories, develop trend-driven coverage, and craft punchy headlines while ensuring accuracy and speed in a fast-paced newsroom.

You will oversee editing, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and apply analytics and SEO strategies to grow readership and engagement.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of digital journalism experience.
• Experience leading a team of journalists.
• Strong writing and editing skills with concise storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Lead a trends team to produce multi-platform content.
• Develop SEO and trend-driven coverage and headlines.
• Oversee editing and ensure editorial standards.
• Collaborate with video and social teams for maximum reach.
• Monitor analytics and trends to guide coverage.

Skills

Digital journalism

SEO awareness

Storytelling

Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism

Tools

Google Analytics

SEO tools

Job description

The U.S. Sun is seeking a Trends Editor in New York to lead a team producing high-quality digital content across multiple platforms. You will identify national stories, develop trend-driven coverage, and craft punchy headlines while ensuring accuracy and speed in a fast-paced newsroom.

You will oversee editing, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and apply analytics and SEO strategies to grow readership and engagement.