Live Blog Editor (Remote)
About The Position
The Associated Press is seeking a dynamic Live Blog News Editor to join their growing team of journalists dedicated to engaging digital audiences. This role is for individuals passionate about live, real-time news coverage, who thrive in fast-paced environments and understand how to reach audiences online. In this role, you will shape and curate real-time coverage for APNews.com, connecting audiences to AP's journalism through live blogs that are timely, visually compelling and highly engaging. You will collaborate across teams to coordinate live video streams and clips from major events, including breaking news, political speeches, awards shows and ongoing daily coverage. This role is part of AP’s deliberate expansion of its live blog presence. You will work alongside colleagues in U.S. cities and London and play a key role in scaling this growing area of our journalism. This role is an individual contributor and will report to our News Editor (Head of live blogs).
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of experience as an editor, reporter, video producer or social media producer at a daily newspaper, broadcast station, online or digital outlet or AP bureau
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Advanced- level proficiency in written and spoken English; additional languages a plus
- Ability and willingness to work nights and weekends as coverage demands
Nice To Haves
- Proven experience in live blog editing or digital news production
- Strong news judgment and the ability to identify and elevate stories that resonate with audiences
- Proficiency with video and visual tools such as Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop and Canva
- Familiarity with best practices in SEO, social media strategy and audience engagement
- Ability to write clean, conversational copy under tight deadlines
- Strong collaboration skills across text, photo, video, audio, digital/social, interactive and graphics teams
- Commitment to innovation, inclusivity, integrity and objectivity
Responsibilities
- Plan, execute and edit live blogs for breaking news events ensuring real-time updates are timely, accurate and relevant
- Promote and implement best practices in live blogging across AP’s global news gathering and production teams
- Collaborate with reporters, editors and contributors to maintain a cohesive narrative and compelling presentation
- Commission and curate visual elements — photos, video and graphics — to strengthen text-based updates
- Coordinate live video streams and clips for key moments in breaking news and major events
- Monitor reader interactions and audience signals to foster engagement and respond quickly
- Optimize live blogs for search by updating SEO fields, headlines and display elements in real time
- Track performance metrics to refine live blog strategies and improve audience reach
- Ensure all content meets AP standards for accuracy, clarity, fairness and timeliness
- Lead training sessions for editors and reporters on live blog best practices and CMS usage
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
- 401(k) plan
- Employer-sponsored health insurance plan
- Paid time off and holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
