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Newsweek, News Editor

Employer
Newsweek
Location
United Kingdom
Salary
Competitive salary
Closing date
Sep 3, 2022

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Job Details

We are seeking a full-time News Editor (US) to work and manage news reporter(s) on a later shift starting at midday through to the evening for the London News team while working alongside the US News team.

Reporting to the Senior News Editor, you will be a digital native aware of the latest internet trends and conversations. You will have extensive experience covering all aspects of U.S. news, from politics to culture to sport. 

You will be familiar with responding to both breaking news and commissioning and overseeing originals and exclusives. 

You will also be expected to spearhead Newsweek’s U.S. news coverage and edit reporters’ copy to a high standard. You will show sound editorial judgment and a comprehensive understanding of media law. 

You will be responsible for ensuring high-quality coverage that is accurate, fair, and conforms to accepted standards of journalism.


Working Hours:
Starting midday through to the evening, you will be running a later shift for the London News team while working alongside the US News team.

Place of Work:
Our office is based in London but you will have the ability to work from home anywhere in the UK.

Key Responsibilities

  • Commission and edit stories
  • React to breaking news
  • Scour multiple social media for stories and emerging trends
  • Assign and oversee original stories and exclusives 
  • Check facts and sources and ensure content is of the highest possible standard
  • Oversee live blogs and ensure they are kept up to date
  • Support the senior news editor on new projects
  • Lead the team on weekdays and weekends when required

Requirements

  • Experience in an editing role for a reputable organization
  • Familiarity covering U.S. news and trends
  • Experience of various social media platforms
  • Detailed knowledge of SEO 
  • Capable of working to tight deadlines 
  • Must be able to work flexible hours 
  • Professional and productive under pressure

Company

Newsweek is a premier news magazine and website that has been bringing high-quality journalism to readers around the globe for over 90 years.

Newsweek provides the latest news, in-depth analysis and ideas about international issues, technology, business, culture and politics. In addition to its online and mobile presence,

Newsweek publishes weekly English print editions in the United States, Europe/Middle East/Africa and Asia as well as editions in Japanese, Korean, Polish, Serbian and Spanish.

 

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71-91 Aldwych
London
Greater London
WC2B 4HN
United Kingdom

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