Freelance News Editor

Salary: $20 - $25/hour

Complex is looking for a freelance News Editor to work with our News team in covering a variety of breaking news stories for Complex.com that align with the brand and audience. Reporting directly to the News Director, the freelance News Editor will assign and edit a team of news freelancers to consistently execute news coverage at an exceptional level. The ideal candidate will use their journalistic experience and knowledge of the Complex audience to source and select content to promote, with an emphasis on quality, accuracy, and context.

You Will

Work closely with News Director to increase quality, efficiency, and performance of news coverage on complex.com
Assist in managing/editing a team of 10+ news freelancers
Monitor news and alert appropriate staff when big news breaks
Edit written content for factual, grammatical, and structural accuracy
Ensure stories you’re editing have the best elements to provide context to a reader as a story is developing
Collaborate with social team to maximize the reach of news coverage
Write news stories when necessary
Communicate with representatives across various industries to advance news coverage

You Have

5+ years of editorial experience
3+ years working in a newsroom environment with demonstrated experience assigning, writing, and editing news stories
Understand Complex’s blend of internet, music, pop culture, and entertainment.
Exemplary written and communication skills
Trustworthy news judgment and understanding of the right angles for the right stories
Strong understanding of SEO best practices and experience working in a CMS
Ability to edit efficiently while under daily deadline pressure
Self-starter who can deliver with little to no supervision
Able to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends