Associate News Editor, Popular Mechanics
Hearst•Easton, PA
•$62,400 - $64,612•Hybrid
About The Position
Popular Mechanics is seeking an Associate News Editor to shape daily coverage for its science and technology journalism. The role involves pitching and reporting stories, editing staff and freelance writers, monitoring developments across science and technology, and publishing engaging journalism across digital and social platforms. The position is based in Easton, Pennsylvania, and requires working from the office four days per week.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of professional experience in journalism, editing, writing, digital media, or a related editorial field.
- Strong writing and editing skills, including the ability to explain complex subjects clearly, accurately, and engagingly.
- Curiosity about science, technology, engineering, space, history, defense, archaeology, and related topics, and a desire to continually learn.
- Experience working to daily deadlines in a fast-paced digital newsroom or publishing environment.
- Strong reporting instincts and ability to identify, research, and develop compelling story ideas.
- Experience working collaboratively with writers, editors, experts, and other sources.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and editorial judgment.
- Familiarity with content management systems and audience analytics tools such as Parse.ly, Google Analytics, or similar platforms.
- Strong organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Nice To Haves
- On-camera experience or an interest in appearing in short-form video.
Responsibilities
- Pitch and develop timely story ideas for daily news and short-form features.
- Report and write news articles, explainers, and short features across science, technology, engineering, space, history, and related topics.
- Edit staff and freelance stories for accuracy, clarity, structure, pace, and editorial style.
- Assign stories to freelance writers, communicate expectations, and keep assignments moving toward deadlines.
- Monitor news, research, expert sources, government reports, and other reliable sources to identify important developments.
- Interview scientists, researchers, engineers, historians, and other experts.
- Write and refine headlines, display copy, and other story elements.
- Upload, format, and publish stories using the content management system, ensuring accuracy and presentation quality.
- Collaborate with audience, social, video, and production teams to prepare stories for distribution across platforms.
- Review performance using analytics tools and apply audience insights to future coverage.
- Contribute to short-form video storytelling and other emerging editorial formats.
Benefits
- Access to training programs, workshops, and industry events.
- Hybrid work flexibility.
- Employee Resource Groups.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance from Day 1.
- 401(k) plan with a company match.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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