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Senior News Editor

Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Fri, Sep 04, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

Leading digital coverage for PEOPLE's Current Events vertical, the full-time Senior News Editor will coordinate personality-focused national affairs coverage, manage daily and breaking news stories, and develop content strategies while working remotely.

Key responsibilities
  • Finding, overseeing, assigning, and editing a large volume of stories daily while collaborating with the legal team
  • Strategizing coverage, making assignments, and overseeing execution based on editorial calendars and data analytics
  • Writing as needed and overseeing the digital footprint during large-scale event coverage
Required qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field, or equivalent training and experience
  • Minimum 7 years of experience in a high-volume digital news operation with proven leadership experience
  • Strong understanding of SEO and analytics
  • Proven ability to drive traffic and prioritize urgent content
  • Passion for national affairs-related issues and fluency in the media landscape

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