Time International Uk Ltd - New York, NY
posted 3 months ago
The Associate Editor will be a hybrid writer and editor responsible for working closely with the Senior Editor, Crime and Senior News Editor, Crime to generate stories for the vertical for content across platforms. This will include a mix of writing, reporting and editing, as well as helping to lead digital coverage of key events, police investigations and trials, developing and implementing digital coverage strategy, and managing both routine daily news and breaking news situations. This candidate is a dynamic editor who knows how to find unique and compelling stories, a solid line editor and headline writer with sound news judgment and an ability to prioritize stories as they come in from all angles, working cleanly and quickly under tight deadlines. The candidate also needs to be able to ideate and identify key second-beat and breakout opportunities on breaking news and true crime stories trending on social media. It is key to have a fluent understanding of the digital landscape, including content streams, SEO and analytics, and to be meticulously organized. The Associate Editor may also be called upon to assist with breaking news and event coverage during nights and weekends.