Huffpost Senior Editor, Breaking News [Remote]

<p> 🐝🤝📰HuffPost is a subsidiary of BuzzFeed, Inc.<br /> As part of our esteemed organization, HuffPost is a leading source of award-winning news and commentary for the most diverse and connected generation ever- with reporting spanning across politics, lifestyle, entertainment, and more. HuffPost believes in putting people before power and telling the stories that too often go unheard, from the voices that matter.<br /> Business Area: Content<br /> Job Category: HuffPost<br /> Salary: $105,000.00- $135,000.00 USD<br /> Union Status: Non-Union<br /> BuzzFeed Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We reserve the ability to adjust the final compensation for this role based on the final candidate's experience, skillset, certifications, and geography.<br /> The Community You Will Join<br /> HuffPost seeks a skilled, experienced, ambitious editor and leader to oversee breaking news during US Pacific Time business hours for our large, engaged, and news-obsessed audience. The editor will be on the frontline of HuffPost's coverage of the day's significant stories, with an eye toward sharp, fast, and distinctive stories, and will help manage the breaking news team and its reporters and editors. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in editing and 2 years in management; however, we encourage candidates with less experience to apply, provided they have the necessary skills for the role.<br /> This role's typical shifts occur during US Pacific Time, but may include occasional night and weekend work.<br /> A Typical Day<br /> • Strong, proven management and leadership skills, with ideally at least two years' experience managing a team.<br /> • Preferably, at least five years of editing experience.<br /> • A deep understanding of how to cover breaking news, and an expansive and varied news diet.<br /> • Speed and precision in overseeing breaking news coverage, and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.<br /> • Exceptional skills in editing both grammar and voice.<br /> • An ability to juggle multiple tasks at once and pivot from topic to topic without hesitation.<br /> • Command of how to report and structure a news story.<br /> • A knack for brainstorming informative, interesting, and fun story ideas.<br /> • Strong writing and organizational skills.<br /> • Fluency in digital news-gathering tools, including social media, is a plus.<br /> Part of what makes BuzzFeed a pioneer in digital media is our commitment to exploring new ventures that lead to spreading truth and joy. As such, you may be asked to share your knowledge with your colleagues through presentations or trainings, to screen and interview job candidates, or to take part in recruitment or networking events on behalf of the company.<br /> Who You Are<br /> • Play a key role leading HuffPost's news coverage, making sure it is sharp, fast, distinctive and comprehensive.<br /> • Oversee a team of reporters and editors covering breaking news.<br /> • Contribute to live coverage of significant events, such as elections, debates, and natural disasters.<br /> • Help manage an ongoing news liveblog.<br /> • Assign quick-reported follow-ups to stories in the news.<br /> • Consistently identify smart, timely ideas for daily news coverage.<br /> • Ensure reporters are properly executing work and meeting performance expectations.<br /> • Cover breaking news yourself, when needed.<br /> Use of artificial intelligence or an LLM such as ChatGPT during the interview process may be grounds for rejection of your application.<br /> 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, IL, KY, MA, MD, MI, MS, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, VA, and WA. For non sales roles, we can also hire in AR, AZ, KS, MO, SC, and VT.<br /> Life at BuzzFeed, Inc.<br /> 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.<br /> You can expect:<br /> • A supportive, inclusive atmosphere on a team that values your contributions.<br /> • Opportunities for personal and professional growth through work experience, offerings from our in-house Learning Team, our Employee Resource Groups, and more.<br /> • An attractive and equitable compensation package, including salary.<br /> • A well-rounded benefits program featuring paid time off, unlimited sick time, comprehensive medical benefits, a family leave policy, access to mental health platforms, retirement plans, health and wellness discounts, and much more.<br /> <p id='jobcode'>Jobcode: Reference SBJ-o1e1p4-139-5-253-17-42 in your application.</p> </p>

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