Assistant Editor

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Help oversee daily, weekly, and monthly output from all the desks by working with reporters and editors to hone articles and ensure publication of world-class stories and exclusives.
• Play a key role in the ongoing development and execution of The U.S. Sun's editorial and audience strategy.
• Help oversee each US-based desk (news, entertainment, consumer, sports, motors) to ensure timely story coverage and brand-building efforts.
• Curate the homepage and tailor headlines/imagery for the audience.
• Offer editorial support to audience teams in story distribution and promotion, including push notifications and newsletter approval.
• Ensure accuracy and high quality across all platforms including video, pictures, and copy.
• Support desk heads in forward planning and strategy for larger news events.
• Provide regular training to reporters as needed.
• Oversee the running of the website, including making editorial and legal decisions in the absence of the Editor.
• Aid in recruitment and staff career development.
• Edit copy and brief reporters when necessary.
• Work flexibly, including some evening and weekend shifts when required.

Requirements

• Must have journalism qualifications and a strong background in news reporting.
• More than five years of senior experience in a digital publishing environment.
• Experience managing a team.
• A keen understanding of the media within the US legal landscape.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced digital news environment.
• Organized, self-starter, and team player with strong editorial decision-making skills.
• Legally allowed to work in the US and available to regularly come into the New York office.

Nice to Have

• Experience with digital content curation and audience engagement strategies.
• Familiarity with multimedia platforms including video and social media.

Qualifications

• Journalism qualifications.
• More than five years of senior experience in digital publishing.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary of $90,000-$110,000.
• Excellent benefits including healthcare, vision, dental, and 401(k).
• Generous PTO of 26 days plus 6 public holidays.
• Tuition assistance for postgraduate education within journalism.
• Access to an on-site fitness center costing just $1 a day.
• Use of a broadcast studio for TV spots, interviews, or podcasts.
• Student debt retirement savings match program.