ABC News is seeking a full-time News Editor to join our Digital team.
The person in this role will join a dedicated team of editors at ABC News Digital and will be responsible for line editing text stories that are published on ABCNews.com, with an emphasis on breaking news, working with reporters, senior editors, our newsgathering operation, and our legal and standards teams. This position will be primarily afternoon through evening, and dayside on one weekend day, with senioring responsibilities on that weekend day.
A key part of the role is managing all aspects of text stories, and on occasion writing stories. The person in this role is also responsible for coordinating other key editorial elements and liaising with the wider newsgathering operation as well as broadcast units and our Audience Development team.
The ideal candidate is someone who is a thoughtful editor and has experience leading breaking news coverage at a major digital news organization. This candidate should also have experience assigning stories and is a self-starter who does well under pressure.
The role is based in New York City, working four days in the office and one day remote. The hours are generally 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays, and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on one weekend day, though those hours may occasionally shift based on staffing needs.
Responsibilities:
Assign and edit text stories
When necessary, write breaking news stories
Work with the newsgathering operation to determine what is reportable
Collaborate with reporters, producers, editors, bookers and correspondents
Coordinate news coverage across different teams
Connect editorially with the New York-based team and the London-based team with a seamless hand-off
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum 3 years’ experience editing for a digital news outlet
Ability to write on deadline with speed and accuracy
Proven experience handling breaking news
Willingness and desire to collaborate across different teams
Ability to balance priorities, multiple projects and tasks
Brings energy and positivity to the group dynamic
Preferred Qualifications:
Has experience running point on major breaking news
Experience collaborating with different teams
Excellent communication skills
Make editorial judgments on a minute-to-minute basis
Required Education:
BA or BS from a 4-year accredited college or university or equivalent experience
Preferred Education:
Master’s degree in journalism from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience
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