Night and Weekend Editor-Omaha World-Herald

Lee Enterprises•Omaha, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Omaha World-Herald is seeking a versatile and decisive editor to join our newsroom in a night and weekend role, handling print production and helping guide news coverage. This position blends hands-on copy editing with real-time news judgment. The Night and Weekend Editor will be responsible for copy-editing and polishing content for print publication while also serving as a point of contact for reporters working evenings and weekends. This editor should be comfortable stepping in to assign or edit stories as news develops. The ideal candidate understands how to balance speed and accuracy, thrives on deadlines and brings a strong sense of ownership to the report when newsroom staffing is leaner.

Requirements

Strong editing and headline-writing skills, with a sharp eye for detail and accuracy
Solid news judgment and the ability to make quick decisions under deadline pressure
Experience working with both wire and staff copy
Strong understanding of AP style and comfort adapting to local style
Ability to work independently while coordinating with a broader newsroom team and our design partners
Comfort communicating with reporters and guiding coverage in real time
Experience in a digital-first publishing environment
Work evenings and weekends as a core part of the role

Responsibilities

Edit stories for clarity, accuracy, fairness and style across digital and print platforms
Write sharp, engaging headlines that meet tight character counts and maximize audience reach
Manage and prioritize a mix of staff and wire content and staff during evening and weekend shifts
Work closely with print design partners to ensure a clean, compelling final product
Serve as the primary editorial contact for reporters filing outside traditional hours
Collaborate with reporters to shape stories and ensure strong, timely coverage, stepping in to take a hands-on approach if needed
Make sound, real-time decisions on story play, urgency and presentation