Editor Assistant

About the role

We are seeking an editor for the news desk who can design pages, edit copy, write headlines, and craft display copy for daily news across all formats: print, narrative stories, video, alternative storytelling, social media, and voice.

Responsibilities

• Spot big-picture questions in copy while ensuring attention to small details.
• Review stories digitally and in print.
• Assess reader and subscriber trends to serve loyal audiences and help build new, diverse subscribers.
• Communicate and coordinate with news desk members on stories and packages.
• Edit and move copy quickly with a focus on accuracy, fairness, and detail.

Requirements

• Must know AP and Newsday style.
• Prior newsroom experience required.
• Strong news judgment and editing skills, with a deep understanding of our products and the role of metrics.
• Collaborative and communicative with colleagues across all platforms.
• Attention to detail, grammatical accuracy, and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously while meeting aggressive deadlines.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work a flexible and varied schedule, including weekends, holidays, and extended hours as needed.

Pay

Hourly base rate range: $37.00 - $55.66, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Employees are generally required to work in the office and/or in the field a minimum of three (3) days per week. Flexible and varied schedule, including weekends, holidays, and extended hours as needed.