Part-Time Assistant News Editor
$83,200–$104,000 year
On-siteManhattan, New York, United States
Job Summary
Vet, assign, and edit national interest news stories across politics, crime, and deep investigations while maintaining The Post's signature voice. Pitch stories of national importance and collaborate with the national editor and reporters to deliver timely content for both print and digital audiences. Ensure sourcing accuracy and adhere to high journalistic standards while juggling multiple deadlines. Work hand in hand with the team to optimize content reach through SEO, social media, and video best practices. This role requires on-site presence at the Midtown newsroom three days a week, with a flexible schedule including Sunday shifts.
Required Qualifications
- At least 5 years of experience in a major metropolitan or national newsroom
- Experience leading a team of at least five reporters in a newsroom environment
- A sharp eye for picking out that one detail that makes a Post story a Post story that other outlets may miss
- Strong news judgement and editing chops
- A voracious consumer of news in all areas
- Experience editing multiple stories a day and turning them around quickly for both print and digital audiences
- A fiercely competitive spirit
- Flexibility in working weekend or later night shifts
- Understanding of SEO, social media and video best practices and how to utilize those resources to optimize content and reach a wide audience
- Experience working in print production
- Note: This position will be required to come on-site at least three days a week to our Midtown newsroom
Desired Qualifications
- Experience leading a team of at least five reporters in a newsroom environment
- Experience working in print production a plus
- Understanding of SEO, social media and video best practices and how to utilize those resources to optimize content and reach a wide audience a plus
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