US Showbusiness Editor

dmg•Los Angeles, CA

13d•$150,000 - $180,000

About The Position

The Daily Mail is seeking a US Showbusiness Editor to lead our entertainment coverage across celebrity culture, film, television, music, and everything showbiz. This role is ideal for an editor with a strong news sense, deep industry knowledge, and an ability to turn fast-moving developments into clean, compelling stories. As LA-based Showbiz Editor, you will oversee the showbusiness vertical, including framing coverage, managing a team of writers, editing copy, and ensuring we break stories before anyone else. Commission, assign, and edit daily entertainment news, features, and exclusives. Lead coverage of awards shows, celebrity news, and trending entertainment topics. Manage a team of staff writers and freelancers and provide clear editorial direction. Oversee features, news stories and investigations for our Mail+ subscription section. Maintain a high standard of accuracy, tone, and journalistic integrity. Monitor breaking news, social media trends, and entertainment industry developments to identify strong story angles. Collaborate with SEO, social, and audience teams to ensure maximum reach and engagement. Build and maintain relationships with publicists and talent representatives. Contribute to editorial planning and strategy for major entertainment moments.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in entertainment journalism, including at least 4 years in an editing role.
Strong understanding of the US entertainment landscape.
Proven ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced digital newsroom.
Exceptional editing skills with the ability to improve copy quickly while preserving voice and accuracy.
Experience managing writers and freelancers
Experience covering major entertainment events (Oscars, Emmys, film festivals, etc.)
Strong SEO instincts and social media literacy
Strong legal and ethics understanding

Responsibilities

Oversee the showbusiness vertical, including framing coverage, managing a team of writers, editing copy, and ensuring we break stories before anyone else.
Commission, assign, and edit daily entertainment news, features, and exclusives.
Lead coverage of awards shows, celebrity news, and trending entertainment topics.
Manage a team of staff writers and freelancers and provide clear editorial direction.
Oversee features, news stories and investigations for our Mail+ subscription section.
Maintain a high standard of accuracy, tone, and journalistic integrity.
Monitor breaking news, social media trends, and entertainment industry developments to identify strong story angles.
Collaborate with SEO, social, and audience teams to ensure maximum reach and engagement.
Build and maintain relationships with publicists and talent representatives.
Contribute to editorial planning and strategy for major entertainment moments.