Apple News Editor, Local News

$119,200 - $179,600/Yr

Apple - Culver City, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Culver City, CA

10,001+ employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Apple News Editor for Local News plays a crucial role in curating and highlighting engaging content for millions of users. This position involves making real-time editorial decisions, writing compelling copy, and collaborating with various teams to support news projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of local news dynamics, particularly in Los Angeles, and will be fluent in both Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Select top stories for different cities across the country, focusing on quality, accuracy, and engagement.
• Write sharp and engaging copy tailored for the Apple News audience.
• Collaborate with the copy and standards team to ensure adherence to house style.
• Choose and program relevant stories into the Weather app.
• Utilize deep newsroom experience to understand what information matters to readers.
• Exercise strong, nonpartisan editorial judgment and excellent writing skills.
• Make independent curation decisions under tight deadlines.
• Work seamlessly across teams and incorporate feedback into work.

Requirements

• Five years of experience working in news.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education.
• Fluency in Spanish and English.
• Excellent curation and headline-writing skills.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas simply.
• Strong editorial judgment and writing skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working across various technical platforms.
• Ability to make tough decisions and gain buy-in.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Health insurance
• RSU
• Retirement plan