News Editor

Newsweek is the global media organization that has earned audience time and trust for more than 90 years. Newsweek reaches 100 million people each month with thought-provoking news, opinion, images, graphics, and video delivered across a dozen print and digital platforms. Headquartered in New York City, Newsweek also publishes international editions in EMEA and Asia. 

The News Editor will assist in leading Newsweek’s U.S. news coverage. They will be adept at all aspects of digital news production, including writing, editing, and publishing stories and live blogs to a high editorial standard. They will possess sound editorial judgment and a comprehensive understanding of media law. They will be agile, learning and adapting to new tools, platforms, methods and techniques for news reporting in a fast-paced digital newsroom.The News Editor will have extensive experience covering all aspects of U.S. news, including politics, current affairs, and culture. They will have several years of newsroom experience working at a reputable publication, including experience line managing individuals and conducting performance management. 

Demonstrating a familiar ease with using the internet and other tools to gather and report on news for a digital publication, the News Editor will be well-versed in the latest trends and conversations in the American zeitgeist. They will be familiar with quickly responding to breaking news, running live blogs, and commissioning and overseeing original and exclusive reporting and interviews. 

They will ensure that reporters are sourcing, pitching, researching, and developing content that contributes to the production of several original stories each day that enhances the Newsweek brand and distinguishes the publication from competitors. 

They will act as line manager and provide formal feedback to staff on Standards and performance. They will monitor staff performance in line with Newsweek’s processes to achieve set targets and objectives. 

The News Editor will be responsible for ensuring high-quality coverage that is accurate, fair, and conforms to accepted standards of journalism. They will perform any other reasonable duties as necessary to meet the needs of the business. 

Working hours: This is a full-time role, working 5 days a week depending on the needs of the company. 

Place of Work: Our office is based in London but you will have the ability to work from home anywhere in the UK. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Commission, produce, write, edit and publish several stories every day. 
• Respond quickly to breaking news. 
• Scour multiple sources for stories, emerging trends and conversations. 
• Assign and oversee original stories, exclusives and interviews. 
• Oversee live blogs and ensure they are kept up to date. 
• Support the senior news editor on new projects. 
• Lead the news team on weekdays and weekends when required. 
• Line manage staff in accordance with Newsweek’s standards and production objectives. 
• Ensure Newsweek delivers high-quality reporting that is accurate, fair, and conforms to accepted standards of journalism. 
• Perform any other reasonable duties as necessary to meet the needs of the business.

Person Specification:

• Several years of editing and reporting experience working at a reputable publication. 
• Experience managing teams of writers and conducting performance management reviews. 
• Strong US news judgment across a range of subjects. 
• Ability to produce and edit content in a fast-paced environment. 
• Organization and planning skills.  
• Demonstrable knowledge of digital tools or applications including content management systems and editing assistance software. 
• Demonstrable knowledge of common IT tools such as the Microsoft suite. 
• Ability to work flexible hours. 

Newsweek is an equal opportunity employer. We seek employees of diverse backgrounds and are committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and respectful workplace.