Digital Content Editor (Casual) at Newsweek
Remote, United KingdomFull-timeRemoteEditorialPosted about 1 month ago
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<div class="content-intro"><p><span class="ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak">Newsweek is the global media organization that has earned audience time and trust for more than 90 years. Newsweek reaches 100 million people each month with thought-provoking news, opinion, images, graphics, and video delivered across a dozen print and digital platforms. Headquartered in New York City, Newsweek also publishes international editions in EMEA and Asia. </span></p>
<p> </p></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span data-contrast="auto">The Digital Content Editor (Casual) creates, edits, optimizes and publishes digital copy quickly and cleanly in a fast-paced environment. They will be responsible for ensuring Newsweek delivers timely high-quality reporting that is accurate, fair, and conforms to accepted standards of journalism.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span data-contrast="auto">They will have a strong understanding of digital journalism and the needs of a fast-paced newsroom. They will have significant and demonstrable experience in a publishing role at a reputable news organization. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span data-contrast="auto">They will work with, edit and publish directly in Newsweek’s CMS (WordPress experience a plus). They will use new tools and technology to create, edit and review content, as required. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span data-teams="true">This is a casual worker role, working remotely in the UK. Shifts are mutually agreed. Work will be offered to you on an “ad-hoc” basis and shifts may start during the day or in the evening. You are free to accept or decline such offers of work.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":259}">Key Responsibilities:</span></strong></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Work with editors and reporters in the creation of content.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"469777462":[844],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Edit copy, headlines, images, captions, graphics and video for accuracy, clarity and impact.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"469777462":[844],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Turn source material into original stories through additional reporting, expert comment and context.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"469777462":[844],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Source and prepare relevant images and video, ensuring appropriate verification, rights and credits. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"469777462":[844],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Use audience analytics to inform editorial decisions and improve content reach, engagement and performance.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"469777462":[844],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Provide feedback and guidance to reporters to improve standards.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"469777462":[844],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Work with the social, SEO and multimedia teams to optimize content.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"469777462":[844],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Work accurately under pressure and meet tight publishing deadlines.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"469777462":[844],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Perform any other reasonable duties necessary to meet the needs of the business.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"469777462":[844],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span data-ccp-props="{"469777462":[844],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}">Qualifications:</span></strong></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Significant relevant experience in digital editing and reporting roles.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"469777462":[844],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong news judgment across a range of subjects.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"469777462":[844],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Proven record of editing quickly in a fast-paced environment.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"469777462":[844],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Excellent writing, rewriting and copy-editing skills.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"469777462":[844],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Demonstrable knowledge of digital tools or applications including content management systems, SEO, audience analytics and editing assistance software.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"469777462":[844],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Demonstrable knowledge of common IT tools such as the Microsoft suite.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"469777462":[844],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Newsweek is an equal opportunity employer. We seek employees of diverse backgrounds and are committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and respectful workplace.</span></p></div>