SmartNews is looking for a News Editor (Contract) to join our editorial team. This U.S. East Coast-based role demands expert news judgment and real-time production skills to manage programming operations across the SmartNews platform. You will work largely independently, driven by the urgency of breaking news to deliver information quickly to our users.
What You'll Do
- Send breaking news through push notifications.
- Curate news content.
- Help develop new content experiences within the app.
- Handle day-to-day news programming operations across SmartNews.
- Monitor breaking news.
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years’ experience in digital media, breaking news, and journalism.
- Expert knowledge of AP Style.
- Knowledge of remote-work software, including Slack, Google Drive and Google Meet.
- Expert news judgment, an ability to think critically and read between the lines.
- Demonstrated understanding of journalism ethics.
- Knowledge of and proficiency with social media platforms.
- Great communication skills.
- Comfort working independently and in a remote environment.
- Experience with digital publishing and tools, smartphone apps (particularly news) and/or ability to quickly learn new software and platforms.
Technical Stack
- Slack
- Google Drive
- Google Meet
- Social media platforms
- Digital publishing tools
- Smartphone news apps
Team & Environment
You will be part of the editorial team.
Work Mode
This is a U.S. East Coast-based role.
