News Editor

Job Description

Newsweek is seeking a News Editor to assist in leading its U.S. news coverage. The News Editor will be adept at all aspects of digital news production, including writing, editing, and publishing stories and live blogs to a high editorial standard. They will possess sound editorial judgment and a comprehensive understanding of media law. The ideal candidate will be agile, learning and adapting to new tools, platforms, methods and techniques for news reporting in a fast-paced digital newsroom.Newsweek is an equal opportunity employer that seeks employees of diverse backgrounds and is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and respectful workplace.Responsibilities:

• Commission, produce, write, edit and publish several stories every day.
• Respond quickly to breaking news.
• Scour multiple sources for stories, emerging trends and conversations.
• Assign and oversee original stories, exclusives and interviews.
• Oversee live blogs and ensure they are kept up to date.
• Support the senior news editor on new projects.
• Lead the news team on weekdays and weekends when required.
• Line manage staff in accordance with Newsweek’s standards and production objectives.
• Ensure Newsweek delivers high-quality reporting that is accurate, fair, and conforms to accepted standards of journalism.
• Perform any other reasonable duties as necessary to meet the needs of the business.

Requirements:

• Several years of editing and reporting experience working at a reputable publication.
• Experience managing teams of writers and conducting performance management reviews.
• Strong US news judgment across a range of subjects.
• Ability to produce and edit content in a fast-paced environment.
• Organization and planning skills.
• Demonstrable knowledge of digital tools or applications including content management systems and editing assistance software.
• Demonstrable knowledge of common IT tools such as the Microsoft suite.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

Newsweek offers:

• Ability to work from home anywhere in the UK.