Nights Editor, PEOPLE - Remote

Overview

The Night Editor will manage PEOPLE’s after-hours news team, responsible for curating and editing stories, handling breaking news, and programming the homepage.

In Short

• Manage a team of writers and editors.
• Curate a news list and assign stories.
• Handle breaking news and program the homepage.
• Oversee production of 30+ stories nightly.
• Collaborate with legal teams on content vetting.
• Work independently with strong news judgment.
• Coach and develop young talent.
• Fluent understanding of the digital landscape.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Experience in a high-volume digital news operation.

Requirements

• BA or BS in journalism or equivalent experience.
• 7 years of experience in digital news, with 3 years in editing.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Impeccable journalistic standards and attention to detail.
• Ability to respond quickly to breaking news.
• Strong management and organizational skills.
• Ability to liaise with various departments.
• Understanding of SEO and analytics.
• Personnel management experience.
• Ability to prioritize urgent content.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Generous 401K savings plan with company match.
• Paid parental leave for all parents.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Pet insurance and voluntary benefits.
• 10-12 paid holidays annually.
• Donation matching programs.