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

United States

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Requirements

Minimum of 3 years' experience in editing capacity
Experience working in a fast-paced digital newsroom
Bachelor's degree in journalism
Excellent SEO and visual storytelling skills
Ability to work collaboratively and independently
Strong attention to detail and quality control
Ability to produce, edit, and publish breaking news stories
Experience with technology and tools for fast and efficient workflow
Ability to set up monitoring, planning, and pre-writing systems
Ability to manage assigning, editing, and publishing within a team
Ability to develop and maintain a live blog operation
Ability to work rotating shifts across four possible shifts (Monday to Friday, 7am-4pm, 9pm-6pm, 11am-8pm, and 1pm-10pm)

Responsibilities

Work effectively with other editors and reporters to ensure fast, smart, accurate, and fair coverage of breaking news
Produce, edit, and publish breaking news stories
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 quality controls
Develop and maintain a live blog operation
Create highly engaging content on the most interesting and important stories
Assign and manage stories to ensure timely publication
Provide feedback and suggestions to improve the quality of news coverage
Collaborate with senior editors to develop and implement new ideas and strategies
Participate in Google Top Stories carousel displacement efforts
Displace competing stories from the Google Top Stories carousel when necessary

Skills

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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