Headlines & Global News (HNGN) is a new digital media company whose mission it is to deliver accurate, balanced, non-partisan reporting across every subject, from news, politics and business to sports and entertainment.
We are NOT looking for video editors, candidates MUST have extensive experience editing raw copy
Headlines & Global News (HNGN) is seeking a Morning News Editor with experience in spotting, assigning and editing the top World, U.S. and Politics news of the day to join our New York City newsroom. The ideal candidates will be responsible for flagging stories, editing and occasionally writing news stories, assigning and guiding reporters (many of whom on the overnight shift are overseas), and ensuring that all content is accurate, engaging and aligned with the organization's editorial mission.
Responsibilities:
- This is a full-time, on-site role for a morning Editor
- The morning Editor will be responsible for editing our website content and ensuring that our guidelines are upheld during off-hours coverage periods
- Your day-to-day tasks will include working with an overnight editor’s hand off to find top stories, identify breaking news and update the homepage.
- The position will be either Sunday through Thursday, Monday through Friday or Tuesday through Saturday, 6 am - 2 pm, but there may be some instances where the role would require shifted hours and days.
Qualifications:
- Excellent news judgment
- Excellent attention to detail — from finding the right play for HNGN on a story, to making sure the images are on point to poring over headlines and subheads to making the copy sing and sharing notes on how to improve copy with reporters.
- An ability to work independently and think on one’s feet is vital to this role.
- Newsroom experience is a must
- Must be adept at navigating multiple social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, Instagram)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Commuter assistance
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Nights as needed
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- New York, NY 10004: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person