Breaking Social Assignment Editor

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Breaking Social Assignment Editor for the West Coast.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor news developments and social platforms to identify breaking stories and trending topics
• Lead the daily workflow for the rapid-response social team, assigning stories and coordinating coverage
• Review and edit scripts, captions, and graphics for clarity and accuracy while maintaining high editorial standards

Required Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in journalism, digital media, or social media publishing
• Strong editorial judgment with experience covering breaking news
• Deep familiarity with social media platforms and how news spreads online
• Ability to work quickly in a fast-paced news environment
• Strong organizational skills with experience coordinating editorial workflows