[Remote] Deputy Breaking News Editor (US) at Newsweek

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Media, Journalism, NewsIndustries

Requirements

  • Minimum of 3+ years' experience in an editing capacity
  • Experience working in a fast-paced digital newsroom
  • Bachelor's degree in journalism
  • Excellent SEO and visual storytelling skills
  • Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
  • Availability to work East Coast hours across four possible rotating shifts from Monday to Friday (7am-4pm, 9pm-6pm, 11am-8pm, and 1pm-10pm)

Responsibilities

  • Work effectively with Breaking News Editors in the UK and US, other senior editors, and reporters to deliver fast, smart, accurate, and fair breaking news coverage
  • Find, produce, edit, publish, and build up breaking news stories and live blogs from scratch
  • Commission work on occasion
  • Cover for the Breaking News Editor when needed
  • Ensure high-quality coverage that is accurate, fair, and conforms to accepted standards of journalism
  • Use technology and tools to get faster, better, and more prolific
  • Set up a system of monitoring, planning, and pre-writing to anticipate rather than react to news
  • Manage assigning, editing, and publishing within the team with appropriate quality controls, avoiding clickbait at all costs
  • Develop the live blog operation, creating highly engaging content on the most interesting and important stories
  • Perform any other reasonable duties as necessary to meet the needs of the business

Skills

SEO
Visual Storytelling
News Editing
Breaking News Production
Live Blogging
Journalism Standards
Story Monitoring
Content Publishing

Newsweek

Global news magazine providing in-depth coverage

About Newsweek

Newsweek provides in-depth coverage and analysis of significant global events through its print and digital platforms. With over 80 years of experience, it offers readers a unique perspective on world affairs, helping them understand the context behind major news stories. Newsweek publishes both a U.S. edition and an International edition, which caters to various regions including Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific, along with language-specific editions for countries like Japan, Korea, and Latin America. The print magazine is distributed in 68 territories, while its website offers continuous updates on breaking news. Newsweek's goal is to inform and guide readers through the complexities of a rapidly changing world.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1933Year Founded
M_AND_ACompany Stage
Consumer Software, EntertainmentIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Risks

Declining trust in media could impact Newsweek's readership and advertising revenue.
AI-generated content threatens traditional journalism, reducing demand for human journalists.
Social media platforms divert traffic away from traditional news websites like Newsweek.

Differentiation

Newsweek offers both print and digital editions, catering to diverse reader preferences.
The magazine provides in-depth analysis on global issues, setting it apart from competitors.
Newsweek's international editions expand its reach across multiple regions and languages.

Upsides

Increased focus on multimedia content engages younger audiences and diversifies content delivery.
AI-driven journalism tools allow Newsweek to enhance in-depth analysis and investigative reporting.
Collaborations for AR and VR experiences offer innovative storytelling and audience engagement.

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