Assistant News Editor

Responsibilities:

Work with our national editor and reporters on hard-hitting stories that only The Post can deliver

Conduct strong edits on stories while ensuring you are maintaining The Post’s signature voice

Assign and even pitch stories of national interest

The ideal candidate will have/be:

At least 5 years of experience in a major metropolitan or national newsroom.

Experience leading a team of at least five reporters in a newsroom environment

A sharp eye for picking out that one detail that makes a Post story a Post story that other outlets may miss

Strong news judgement and editing chops

A voracious consumer of news in all areas

Experience editing multiple stories a day and turning them around quickly for both print and digital audiences

A fiercely competitive spirit

Flexibility in working weekend or later night shifts

Understanding of SEO, social media and video best practices and how to utilize those resources to optimize content and reach a wide audience a plus

Experience working in print production a plus