Breaking/Trending News Staff Editor
SI is seeking a talented editor focused on breaking, trending and viral sports content who will feed passionate fans with the latest news and insights. This editor will assist with the production of quick-turn, shareable news covering trending and viral sports topics. We're looking for an ambitious candidate with sound journalistic instincts who has an eye for a great story, a feel for what makes a clicky angle and an intuitive sense for how to evolve a story through a news cycle. This editor will work with Breaking News writers to make recommendations such as identifying viral content, crafting headlines and assigning stories.
The ideal candidate will have strong copy skills, experience working with and providing feedback to writers, and will be a strong writer themselves, with the ability to turn around a story quickly and cleanly as needed. The ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment is essential.
The position of Staff Editor (Tier 3, Editor 3) is part of the collective bargaining unit represented by the New York NewsGuild. The anticipated annual salary for this position is $85,850.
Please note: due to the volume of applications we receive, only applicants selected for consideration will be contacted.
What You’ll DO
Generate story ideas by closely monitoring breaking news and trending topics via social media and analytic tools
Identify fresh angles and intriguing headlines that attract audiences
Understand the breaking news staff’s capabilities and skills to assign stories appropriately
Provide support and tactful feedback to breaking news writers on topic selection, headline crafting and story angles that drive audience emotion and engagement
Edit writers’ copy for substance, style and grammar
Personally strives to positively influence peer groups and works across social and audience development teams for story amplification
As needed, write quick posts
Understand digital audiences, how traffic moves across search and social, and how to capture those audiences
What You’ll BRING
Five years experience in digital journalism at a recognized news organization including working on breaking/trending topic identification and story creation
A high motivation to produce quality story volume written with passion and creativity
Understanding of the online media landscape
Strong editorial and communication skills
Comfortable with a fast-paced virtual newsroom
BA/BS degree in journalism, English or related field
Benefits At A Glance
Medical, Dental and, Vision Coverage
Retirement Savings Plan (401K) with a percentage match
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
Commuter Benefits
Reimbursement for business cell phone use per company policy
Employee Stock Option Plan (Publicly Traded Company - AREN)
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
12 Paid Holidays, including Juneteenth and New Year’s Eve