Job Summary: *** is seeking a full-time evening News Editor to join our Digital team.
The person in this role will be leading the charge editorially for *** Digital during the afternoon and evening hours. The person in this role will be responsible for line editing text stories that are published on *** News.com, working with reporters, senior editors, our newsgathering operation, and our legal and standards teams. The ideal candidate should have experience working on breaking news stories for a digital platform in a fast-paced environment.
This position is based in Los Angeles, generally working Sunday through Thursday, 1:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. PT (4:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. ET), though those hours may occasionally shift based on staffing needs. Team members are currently working a hybrid model - with a mix of in-office days and remote working.
Responsibilities:
- Assign and edit text stories.
- When necessary, write breaking news stories.
- Work with the newsgathering operation to determine what is reportable.
- Collaborate with reporters, producers, editors, bookers and correspondents.
- Coordinate news coverage across different teams.
- Make editorial judgments on a minute-to-minute basis.
- Connect editorially with the New York-based team and the London-based team with a seamless hand-off.
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years' experience editing for a digital news outlet.
- Ability to write on deadline with speed and accuracy.
- Proven experience handling breaking news.
- Willingness and desire to collaborate across different teams.
- Ability to balance priorities, multiple projects and tasks.
- Brings energy and positivity to the group dynamic.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Has experience running point on major breaking news.
- Experience collaborating with different teams.
- Excellent communication skills
Required Education: BA or BS from a 4-year accredited college or university or equivalent experience.
Preferred Education: Master's degree in journalism from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience
The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles is $68,200 to $93,830 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
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About *** : The *** General Entertainment Content group creates original entertainment and news content for the Company's streaming platforms and its cable and broadcast networks.
About *** : *** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** Entertainment, *** , *** Parks, and Experiences and Products. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with *** , Inc. , which is part of a business we call *** .
*** , Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. *** fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.