News editor job description

• 2 years of editing and 4+ years of writing and reporting experience at a publisher or website
• A newshound approach to tracking down news stories using a wide range of resources
• Sound editorial judgment and a deep knowledge of the Complex brand
• Exemplary written and communication skills
• The ability to work under pressure and hit deadlines while maintaining quality work
• A strong understanding of SEO best practices and experience working in a CMS
• A positive and winning attitude working with a team, and can also work independently with little to no supervision

About BuzzFeed, Inc.

BuzzFeed, Inc. is the world's leading tech-powered, diversified media company that reaches hundreds of millions of people globally through its cross-platform news and entertainment network. The company produces articles, lists, quizzes, videos, and original series; lifestyle content through brands including Tasty, the world's largest social food network; original reporting and investigative journalism through BuzzFeed News and HuffPost; an industry-leading affiliate business, strategic partnerships, licensing and product development through BuzzFeed Commerce; and original productions across broadcast, cable, SVOD, film and digital platforms for BuzzFeed Studios.

Life at BuzzFeed, Inc.

We celebrate inclusion and are committed to equal opportunity employment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category.

You can expect:

• A supportive, inclusive atmosphere on a team that values your contributions
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth through work experience, offerings from our in-house Learning @ BuzzFeed team, our Employee Resource Groups, and more

We want all employees to feel safe and comfortable when they engage in any in-person meetings, when visiting the office, or when working from an offsite production or meeting location. As part of this commitment to health and safety, BuzzFeed requires COVID-19 vaccines for current U.S. employees, including all newly hired employees. Requests for accommodation per applicable law for health and/or religious reasons will be considered. Union employees are subject to what is outlined in their applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Note: BuzzFeed, Inc. offers remote/flexible work (unless specified to be required to be in-person) and open to hiring remote candidates who are residents in the following states: CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MI, MS, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA, and WV. For non sales roles, we can also hire in AK, AR, AZ, ID, KS, MO, ND, SC, and VT.

Slate is looking for a News Editor to take charge of editing and scheduling our daily news stories. This editor will process copy quickly and thoughtfully, and must be an expert at framing stories that will travel well around the internet. The ideal candidate is a digital newshound with plenty of creative ideas about how Slate stories can push forward our readers' understanding of the news. We are in a moment at the magazine where we are looking to redefine what a Slate news story is, and we're looking for someone to come in with unique and executable ideas for how Slate can make our news coverage distinct and worthy of readers' time.

This position will also require a team player-while the primary responsibility is news-focused, this editor will have the opportunity to work closely with our politics and jurisprudence teams, and in particular will lend an extra pair of editing hands to those sections as needed. This role offers a chance to work with experienced writers and help them land their stories when working at a fast pace. This editor should therefore be very familiar with our work across the magazine and should feel comfortable preserving the distinctive voices of our talent while giving tight and rigorous edits. Additionally, this editor will work to help redefine and establish our flagship daily newsletter, The Slatest, to reflect Slate's broader sensibility and to highlight our best work for readers.

Slate welcomes candidates with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. The position can be located in New York or D.C. Strong remote candidates will be considered. This is a position covered under a collective bargaining agreement between Slate and the Writers Guild of America, East. Per our contract, the minimum salary for this position is $82,000, but compensation will reflect applicants' experience.

**Please submit a brief cover letter that includes a few ideas for stories (no more than a sentence or two each) that you would assign if you came to do this job at Slate.
Key Responsibilities
-The editor will be responsible for assigning and editing at least one staff writer, and will also pick up edits at a fast pace as needed.
-The editor will constantly be on the lookout for news as it breaks and will pitch creative ideas about how to cover that news.
-The editor will help to reconceive The Slatest, Slate's daily newsletter, and will be responsible for the newsletter.
-The editor will work closely with the politics and jurisprudence teams to coordinate coverage across the magazine.

Requirements
-At least five years' experience working as a journalist, ideally in a digital news environment
-Experience managing writers
-Great news judgment and excellent framing ability
-Top-notch communication and collaboration skills
Slate is committed to excellence through diversity, which involves attracting talented people from diverse backgrounds and traditions. We encourage everyone to apply. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please let us know. We will do what we can to meet your needs.

Slate, founded in 1996, is a daily online magazine and podcast network that helped invent the voice of the web. Our strong editorial voice and witty take on current events & culture have been recognized with numerous awards, including the National Magazine Award for General Excellence Online. Our podcast network, established in 2005, produces more than 20 podcasts, including Slow Burn, What Next, Decoder Ring and more.

Slate is an affiliate of Graham Holdings. Read the Graham Holdings Company California Worker Privacy Statement here.

The Southern Illinoisan seeks a top Local News Editor to dive into a busy university news market and create an electrifying culture driven by a web-first and breaking news approach.

Leading candidates will have a demonstrated acumen for growing digital readership and analytics through the dogged and efficient use of digital news platforms. Urgency in breaking news first and best, capturing recorded and live-streamed video of the market's biggest breaking and developing stories, tackling hard-hitting investigative projects with multiple digital storytelling layers and working as a team with Lee Enterprises' other Illinois and greater Midwestern news markets are all key qualities sought for this position.

We've done print well her for years. This market is ready to take the next step into cutting-edge digital journalism, and we need a leader who understands how to do that. We also seek someone who will jump into the strong local culture that comes with a market nestled in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest and that is home to Southern Illinois University, a Carnegie-class research institution and the state's second-largest public university.

Are you a next-level news editor ready to serve a market hungry for a robust digital news product? Apply today!

The Southern Illinoisan is a division of Lee Enterprises, a leading provider of local news, information and advertising, serving 77 markets in 26 states. Lee's newspapers have daily circulation of 1.2 million and our websites reach more than 43 million digital unique visitors. Check us out at www.lee.net.
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Why Join Us?

Lee Enterprises offers competitive wages in a dynamic, interesting work environment with career growth opportunities. We offer an extensive benefit program that can be personalized to your needs. Our benefit program includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company provided life insurance and supplemental life insurance. In addition, we offer a 401K retirement plan with company match. We also offer generous paid time off to allow the flexibility to balance personal life and work. This includes paid parental leave for new parents.

Lee Enterprises is a leading provider of high-quality local news, with 77 daily newspapers in 26 states that have print, digital and e-replica versions. Lee's newspapers have a combined circulation of more than 1.2 million daily. Our digital sites attract more than 44 million unique visits monthly. We also have a rapidly growing roster of digital products for consumers, and are committed to aggressive digital growth.

Lee Enterprises is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting and retaining a workforce whose diversity reflects the communities we serve. Lee embraces change, and we recognize that we must create and maintain a culture of fervent inclusion. For more information about Lee, check us out at www.lee.net.

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply.

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