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About the Role
The news desk is seeking an editor to design pages, edit copy, write headlines, and create display copy for daily news across print, narrative stories, video, social media, and voice platforms.
Responsibilities
- Design pages, edit copy, write headlines, and create display copy for the news of the day in all forms: print, narrative stories, video, alternative storytelling, social media and voice.
- Spot big-picture questions in copy, as well as the small details.
- Review stories digitally and in print.
- Assess reader/subscriber trends to serve loyal subscribers and help Newsday build subscribers and new, diverse audiences.
- Communicate and coordinate with other news desk members on stories and packages.
- Move copy quickly with great attention to accuracy, fairness, and detail.
Requirements
- Must know AP and Newsday style.
- Prior newsroom experience required.
- Must have strong news judgment and editing skills, with a deep understanding of our products and the role of metrics.
- Must be collaborative and communicative with colleagues across all platforms.
- Attention to detail, grammatical accuracy, and strong organizational skills required.
- Ability to be agile and handle multiple assignments simultaneously while meeting aggressive deadlines.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills required.
- Ability and willingness to work a flexible and varied schedule, including weekends, holidays, and extended hours as needed to support newsroom needs.
Skills
- Editing
- Headline writing
- Copywriting
- Page design
- News judgment
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Organizational skills
- Agility
- Time management
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Interpersonal skills
Location
- Office/Field (minimum 3 days per week)
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Commensurate with experience
Salary/Compensations
- $37.00 - $55.66 per hour
About the Company
- Newsday Media Group is an equal opportunity employer.
Equal Opportunity
- Applicants and incumbents are selected, placed, trained, compensated and promoted without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, or disability or other classifications protected by applicable law.
- Newsday Media Group provides a reasonable accommodation for applicants/incumbents with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources if you require a reasonable accommodation.