News Editor

Summary

Join Newsweek, a global media organization with a 90-year history, as a News Editor. You will lead the U.S. news coverage, managing a team of writers and ensuring high-quality editorial content. This role requires extensive experience in U.S. news, strong editorial judgment, and proficiency in digital news production. You will be responsible for implementing performance goals, conducting performance evaluations, and providing mentorship to team members. The position offers the flexibility to work from home anywhere in the UK.

Requirements

• Several years of editing and reporting experience working at a reputable publication
• Experience managing teams of writers and conducting performance management reviews
• Strong US news judgment across a range of subjects
• Ability to produce and edit content in a fast-paced environment
• Organization and planning skills
• Demonstrable knowledge of digital tools or applications including content management systems and editing assistance software
• Demonstrable knowledge of common IT tools such as the Microsoft suite
• Ability to work flexible hours

Responsibilities

• Implement performance goals and objectives for the editorial team
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback
• Develop and implement performance improvement plans
• Monitor and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure team objectives are met
• Collaborate with other departments to align editorial goals with overall company strategy
• Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities for team members
• Address performance issues and implement corrective actions as needed
• Support editorial leadership to coordinate the daily operations of the newsroom
• Ensure production, communications and Standards processes are followed, and stories adhere to ethical, journalistic and house standards
• Support in developing and executing newsroom strategies and processes in line with Newsweek’s editorial and company objectives
• Ensure staff are following established 1:1 Performance review procedures, including Standards feedback to relevant editors and staff
• Conduct / organise training for staff on all tools and systems used in the newsroom
• Ensure production workflow tools are correctly used and up to date
• Support other Newsweek bureaus’ editorial operations where required
• Any other reasonable duties as necessary to meet the needs of the business

Benefits

Our office is based in London but you will have the ability to work from home anywhere in the UK