Editor, Digital Content

NewsNation is building a new national media outlet for all Americans. We think there’s an unmet need for news that isn’t tilted toward one side or another. NewsNation focuses on facts, multiple perspectives and respecting all points of view across all 50 states. We’re dedicated to a truly all-platform experience: a national cable channel plus a vibrant digital presence.

The Copy Editor is an integral part of the editorial process.

This person is a strong journalist, using their expertise to ensure excellence in content created for all of NewsNation’s digital platforms. This person needs to be able to excel both at breaking news and in-depth storytelling and will need to be able to edit a wide variety of story content.

Position Description

• Proofreading and line-editing stories, newsletters and other content
• Writing accurate and SEO-friendly headlines
• Maintaining NewsNation and AP style
• Monitoring the front of the site and app regularly
• Clear communication and prioritization
• Working with managers to coach writing best practices
• Checking meta descriptions & alternative headlines (social, etc.)
• Reviewing for violations of NewsNation brand (tone, approach, etc.)
• Help maintain and update the NewsNation style book
• This position may include mornings, evenings and/or weekends
  
  

Qualifications

• 2+ years working with digital media
• Experience local or national newsrooms (broadcast, print or digital)
• Quick decision maker and creative thinker
• Strong news judgement and ability to determine prioritization of stories
• Excellent communicator, both oral written