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Title: Managing Editor, US Bureau
Location: Remote, United States
Newsweek is the global media organization that has earned audience time and trust for more than 90 years. Newsweek reaches 100 million people each month with thought-provoking news, opinion, images, graphics, and video delivered across a dozen print and digital platforms. Headquartered in New York City, Newsweek also publishes international editions in EMEA and Asia.
The position of Managing Editor, US Bureau, will assist the SVP, Digital on running the US newsroom.
Our office is based out of New York, but you will have the ability to work from home anywhere in the US. This is a full-time role, working Monday to Friday, 8-5pm EST.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the US bureau and manage editors
- Oversee news coverage, directing teams on story and topic development
- Ensure the team meets targets
- Handle corrections and legal complaints
- Oversee exclusive stories
- Develop reporters’ skills and train new employees
- Ensure stories meet Newsweek’s editorial standards
- Perform any other reasonable duties as necessary to meet the needs of the employer’s business.
Requirements:
- Several years of relevant assigning and editing experience working at a reputable publication.
- Experience managing teams of writers and conducting performance management reviews.
- Organization and planning skills.
- Writing and copy-editing skills.
- Familiarity covering U.S. news and lifestyle trends.
- Familiarity with using social media, Google Trends and other tools to find stories.
- Capable of working to tight deadlines.
- Experience using data to inform editorial decisions. Experience developing topics to grow audience.
- Excellent understanding of SEO
Desirables:
- Experience using AI
Salary range: $120,000 – $130,000
Newsweek is an equal opportunity employer. We seek employees of erse backgrounds and are committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and respectful workplace.