Desk Editor Night Shift
Offer summary
Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years of newsroom experience, focusing on political or hard news coverage., Deep knowledge of the US political landscape, major political figures, and current affairs., Strong editorial judgment and experience managing or mentoring editorial teams., Ability to work under tight deadlines in a real-time news environment..Key responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the night shift editorial team during major US political events.
- Monitor news wires, livestreams, press briefings, and social media for updates.
- Assign, review, and edit stories to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
- Coordinate with social media team to publish and schedule content promptly.
Job description
This is a remote position.
About the Role:
We are looking for a seasoned editorial professional to lead our night shift news desk, focusing on live coverage of US politics. This role involves overseeing a dynamic team of writers, editors, and social media executives to deliver timely, engaging, and highquality news content. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of the US political landscape, outstanding editorial judgment, and a background in managing breaking news workflows.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage the night shift editorial team during major US political developments, including live events, White House briefings, Capitol Hill updates, and breaking news.
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Monitor news wires, livestreams, press briefings, and social media for realtime updates and emerging trends.
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Identify compelling story angles, including viral moments and newsworthy soundbites.
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Assign, review, and edit stories while ensuring clarity, accuracy, and speed.
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Coordinate closely with the social media team to ensure prompt publishing and scheduling.
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Mentor team members and help maintain a high standard of editorial quality.
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Requirements:
Minimum 5 years of newsroom experience, with a strong focus on political or hard news coverage.
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Prior experience working with tight deadlines in a realtime news environment.
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Experience in managing or mentoring editorial teams (even in a limited capacity).
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Deep familiarity with the US political system, major political figures, and current affairs.
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Strong command of grammar, news structure, and factchecking practices.
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Ability to multitask and manage a live news desk under pressure.
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Excellent communication and leadership skills.
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Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in a digitalfirst newsroom or online publishing environment.
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Familiarity with using CMS platforms, live news dashboards, and social media tools.
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Comfortable working independently in a remote team and collaborating across time zones.
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Benefits
Perks & Benefits:
Fully remote work setup
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Competitive compensation
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Opportunity to work on highimpact political coverage with a global audience
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Collaborative and fastpaced work culture
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Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage the night shift editorial team during major US political developments, including live events, White House briefings, Capitol Hill updates, and breaking news.
-
Monitor news wires, livestreams, press briefings, and social media for realtime updates and emerging trends.
-
Identify compelling story angles, including viral moments and newsworthy soundbites.
-
Assign, review, and edit stories while ensuring clarity, accuracy, and speed.
-
Coordinate closely with the social media team to ensure prompt publishing and scheduling.
-
Mentor team members and help maintain a high standard of editorial quality.
-
Requirements:
Minimum 5 years of newsroom experience, with a strong focus on political or hard news coverage.
-
Prior experience working with tight deadlines in a realtime news environment.
-
Experience in managing or mentoring editorial teams (even in a limited capacity).
-
Deep familiarity with the US political system, major political figures, and current affairs.
-
Strong command of grammar, news structure, and factchecking practices.
-
Ability to multitask and manage a live news desk under pressure.
-
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
-
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in a digitalfirst newsroom or online publishing environment.
-
Familiarity with using CMS platforms, live news dashboards, and social media tools.
-
Comfortable working independently in a remote team and collaborating across time zones.
-
Benefits
Perks & Benefits:
Fully remote work setup
-
Competitive compensation
-
Opportunity to work on highimpact political coverage with a global audience
-
Collaborative and fastpaced work culture
-
Lead and manage the night shift editorial team during major US political developments, including live events, White House briefings, Capitol Hill updates, and breaking news.
Monitor news wires, livestreams, press briefings, and social media for realtime updates and emerging trends.
Identify compelling story angles, including viral moments and newsworthy soundbites.
Assign, review, and edit stories while ensuring clarity, accuracy, and speed.
Coordinate closely with the social media team to ensure prompt publishing and scheduling.
Mentor team members and help maintain a high standard of editorial quality.
-
Minimum 5 years of newsroom experience, with a strong focus on political or hard news coverage.
Prior experience working with tight deadlines in a realtime news environment.
Experience in managing or mentoring editorial teams (even in a limited capacity).
Deep familiarity with the US political system, major political figures, and current affairs.
Strong command of grammar, news structure, and factchecking practices.
Ability to multitask and manage a live news desk under pressure.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
-
Experience in a digitalfirst newsroom or online publishing environment.
Familiarity with using CMS platforms, live news dashboards, and social media tools.
Comfortable working independently in a remote team and collaborating across time zones.
-
Fully remote work setup
Competitive compensation
Opportunity to work on highimpact political coverage with a global audience
Collaborative and fastpaced work culture
-
Benefits
Perks & Benefits:
Preferred Qualifications:
Requirements:
Required profile
Experience
Other Skills
- Team Leadership
- Ability To Meet Deadlines
- Communication
- Multitasking
- Grammar
- Mentorship
- Collaboration
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