General Description
Responsibilities include posting stories to web via CMS, which entails copy editing, photo selection and editing, caption writing, one-paragraph summaries of stories for promotion on the website, determination/entering of metadata, etc. Position includes working with senior to junior reporter/writers, which may require restructuring/rewrite/recasting of stories to refocus lead/angle, more nuanced better word choice, addition of relevant background, double-checking of facts or simple proofreading.
Web editor will report to senior editing staff and help generate story ideas.
Core Duties and Responsibilities:
· Focus on politics and national news with health, financial and world news coverage
· Generate story ideas and also approve story ideas from staff and freelancer.
· Write accurate, strong and engaging headlines and copy
· Some reporting may be required.
· Ability to work and interface with social media team
· Write and report quickly on breaking news, assign stories to key staff
Position Requirements:
· Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
· 3+ years experience as an editor for online or other publications
· Computer knowledge: document editing software, like Microsoft Word
· Must be highly organized to track workflow at fast pace
· Experience using online CMS or ability to learn
· Great communication and interpersonal skills
· Understanding traffic analytics
· Ability to multi-task and to work on deadline
· Position is based in either New York City or Boca Raton, Fla. Office, but remote contract work also considered.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $39,419.85 - $47,473.37 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
Experience:
- online editing: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Boca Raton, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person