Associate Breaking News Editor

Job Summary

A company is looking for an Associate Editor for Breaking News.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in leading a breaking news desk, assigning stories and ensuring quality reporting and editing
• Identify urgent news on the web, coordinating with topical experts to provide coverage
• Write sharp headlines for social media and SEO, and alert news for app, email, and social audiences

Qualifications:

• Experience in a breaking news desk, with skills in assigning stories and ensuring quality reporting and editing
• Familiarity with the competitive breaking news space on the web, including writing sharp headlines for social media and SEO
• Experience with newsroom workflow tools and real-time analytics
• Ability to work a specific schedule and thrive in a fast-paced news environment
• Exceptional verbal communication and collaboration skills in a remote-centric environment