News Editor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Manage the U.S. news desk during peak coverage periods, making final decisions on story framing, prioritization, and presentation.

• Clearly differentiate between stories that enhance public understanding and those that simply follow trends.

• Swiftly eliminate weak or redundant stories and demand higher-quality replacements.

• Provide exceptional framing on the most competitive national stories, pinpointing areas where Newsweek can contribute clarity, originality, or analytical insight.

• Rewrite confidently: leads, nut graphs, headlines, structure, sourcing, and tone.

• Transform raw field notes, transcripts, interviews, and exclusives into polished, analytical, and well-argued journalism.

• Conduct rapid second-day and rolling rewrites that significantly enhance stories as facts develop.

• Function as a desk reporter when necessary—making calls, verifying facts, pursuing documents, and closing information gaps.

• Personally engage in high-stakes or sensitive stories where accuracy and judgment are crucial.

• Uphold elite newsroom standards for yourself and your team.

• Offer straightforward, constructive feedback and demand continuous improvement.

• Guide reporters and junior editors to become more insightful thinkers and stronger journalists.

• Take responsibility when coverage does not meet expectations.

• Maintain a sophisticated comprehension of how discerning readers interact with news.

• Collaborate with audience teams to ensure that performance objectives align with editorial aspirations.

• Monitor competitive coverage and encourage Newsweek to excel rather than merely replicate.

⛳️ Requirements

• 7–10+ years of experience in a prominent U.S. digital newsroom.

• Proven track record in editing breaking news, exclusives, and enterprise reporting under tight deadlines.

• Exceptional news judgment.

• Excellent rewriting capabilities.

• Ability to make significant editorial decisions independently.

• Demonstrated experience handling sensitive and legally complex stories.

• In-depth understanding of U.S. political, legal, and cultural contexts.

• Calm and decisive leadership style in high-pressure situations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Dynamic work environment that fosters creativity and innovation.