Managing Editor, Evenings

The Daily Beast•New York, NY

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Daily Beast is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Managing Editor, Evenings to join our team. The Daily Beast is a leading digital news site known for its fearless and incisive reporting. We cover breaking news, politics, pop culture, and more with a distinctive voice that engages a dedicated audience. About the Role The Daily Beast is seeking a Managing Editor, Evenings to help our dynamic newsroom. The ideal candidate will have experience in journalism, a sharp editorial eye, and the ability to drive compelling and impactful news coverage, in the key hours of the day starting at 2 p.m. This is a hybrid role based in New York City, working Sunday through Thursday, with four days in the office.

Requirements

Minimum of 4 years of experience in journalism, with at least 2 years in an editing role.
Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills.
Strong news judgment and the ability to make quick editorial decisions.
Deep understanding of digital media and audience engagement strategies.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines with a small team.

Responsibilities

Oversee news coverage, ensuring timely, accurate and engaging reporting.
Writing brilliant headlines which compel readers to read intelligently written stories.
Managing and mentoring an ambitious team of reporters.
Working closely with our brilliant Visuals department to make every story sparkle.
Assigning and editing stories, providing guidance to reporters to produce high-quality content.
Must also be comfortable with writing breaking news when needed.
Monitoring news trends to stay ahead of the competition.
Curating the Daily Beast’s homepage and updating social feeds with fresh content.
Maintaining high journalistic standards and uphold The Daily Beast's editorial voice.