Senior News Editor, Lifestyle & Celebrity

Realtor.com Careers•New York, NY

7d•$150,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Realtor.com® is looking for a Senior News Editor to run the Lifestyle and Celebrity verticals, guiding coverage across three flagship sections: Unique Homes, Celebrity Homes, and Living. This person will set the editorial vision, manage a team of writers, and make Realtor.com® the go-to destination for celebrity real estate and standout home content. This role reports directly to the VP, Editorial and Content.

Requirements

At least 10 years’ experience managing digital editorial content, ideally within lifestyle, real estate, celebrity, or culture coverage.
2+ years managing people
Strong communication skills and experience leading or mentoring a team of writers
Sharp instincts for spotting exclusive or high-interest stories before competitors do.
A solid track record of overseeing articles from ideation through to hitting the publish button
Strong multitasking skills — this role spans three sections at once.
Familiarity with content management systems
Bachelor’s degree

Responsibilities

Set the editorial direction and day-to-day content calendar for Celebrity Homes, Unique Homes and Living verticals
Provide strategic planning, editorial direction, idea generation, copy editing, and direct writing support as needed.
Manage coverage priorities, and balance quick-turn, timely stories with bigger editorial swings.
Track down exclusive celebrity real estate stories and build out a strategy to grow Realtor.com's footprint in this space.
Launch and maintain recurring content franchises that give each section a distinct identity and keep readers coming back.
Use internal analytics to shape editorial choices
Partner with fellow editors and cross-functional teams to get lifestyle and celebrity content in front of the widest possible audience.