Engagement Editor, APNews.com - any U.S. city

Associated Press • New York, NY

1d • $61,463 - $85,214 • Hybrid

About The Position

APNews.com seeks an Engagement Editor to join its growing team of diverse journalists focused on digital audiences. This role requires a journalist with curiosity, drive, and creativity, possessing a deep understanding of how news travels across various platforms including site, social media, search engines, newsletters, and others. This is an individually contributing role that reports directly to the News Editor. Employees located near an AP office will be expected to work on a hybrid basis.

Requirements

• At least one year of full-time work as an editor, reporter, social producer or site curator at a daily newspaper, broadcast station, online or digital news outlet or AP bureau. Recent graduates with internship experience will also be considered.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (e.g., experience working as an editor, reporter or social media producer at a daily newspaper, broadcast station, online or digital news outlet or AP bureau).
• Advanced-level professional competency in written and spoken English.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven news environment, with the ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrates strong news judgment and the ability to interpret audience metrics to inform editorial decisions and grow engagement with diverse global audiences.
• Quickly develops a comprehensive understanding of AP’s multi-format journalism, including text, photo, video, audio, and interactive content.
• Communicates clearly and works collaboratively across cross-functional teams, including journalists, editors, designers, and digital specialists.
• Applies innovative, audience-focused approaches while upholding AP’s standards for accuracy, independence, and objectivity.
• Is flexible and available to work a nontraditional schedule, including nights and weekends, in support of a 24/7 global news operation.

Nice To Haves

• Professional competency in a language besides English is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Curate and manage the AP homepage during assigned shifts (AM, PM, and weekends), ensuring timely and impactful presentation of top stories.
• Serve in rotating roles across shifts, including on- and off-platform curation.
• Select, prioritize, and promote high-quality content across formats, including text, photo, video, audio, and interactive storytelling.
• Optimize stories for search and discoverability, applying SEO and GEO best practices to enhance reach and audience engagement.
• Draft and distribute compelling push alerts and social posts to drive traffic and audience interaction.
• Collaborate with newsroom teams to surface and elevate the most newsworthy and engaging content.
• Contribute to and help develop digital-first story ideas, partnering with reporting teams to shape coverage for online audiences.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Company paid life insurance
• Paid vacation and sick days
• Paid parental leave for any new parent
• Mental health resources
• Opportunities for professional development
• Access to tools, mentorship, and resources tailored to elevate proficiency and contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree