Night Editor

The Daily BeastNew York, NY
$105,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Daily Beast is seeking a dynamic and dedicated P.M. Editor 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. The Daily Beast is seeking a P.M. Editor 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.

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.

Benefits

  • health insurance coverage
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401K employer matching program
  • paid holidays
  • paid time off (PTO)
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