Night News Editor

Job Description

Join The Daily Beast as a Night News Editor

The Daily Beast is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Night News Editor to join our team on a part-time basis. The Daily Beast is a leading digital news site known for its fearless and incisive reporting. We cover breaking news, politics, pop culture, and more with a distinctive voice that engages a dedicated audience.

About the Role

The Daily Beast is seeking a Night News Editor to help our dynamic newsroom. The ideal candidate will have experience in journalism, a sharp editorial eye, and the ability to drive compelling and impactful news coverage across two key shifts—Friday and Saturday nights. On Friday, the shift would run from 4pm—12am ET; on Saturday, the shift would run from 5pm—1am ET.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee news coverage across these shifts, ensuring timely, accurate and engaging reporting. 
• Assign and edit stories, providing guidance to reporters to produce high-quality content. Must also be comfortable with writing breaking news.
• Monitor news trends and stay ahead of the competition.
• Curate The Daily Beast’s homepage and update social feeds with fresh content.
• Maintain high journalistic standards and uphold The Daily Beast's editorial voice.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in journalism, with at least 2 years in an editing role.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Strong news judgment and the ability to make quick editorial decisions.
• Deep understanding of digital media and audience engagement strategies.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines with a small team.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a respected and influential news organization.
• Engage with a dedicated audience passionate about political news.
• Enjoy a collaborative and fast-paced work environment.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.

Pay Range Salary

The pay range for this position is $650 - $750 per weekend. 

The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salaries may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, performance and other factors. The range listed is just one component of the Daily Beast’s total compensation package. The Daily Beast provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, 401K employer matching program, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).

Additional Information

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Don’t meet every single requirement listed here? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet each and every qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re interested in joining the Beast but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with this job description, we encourage you to give it a shot all the same.

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