Live Blog Editor (Newsperson) - Associated Press

Location: Los Angeles, US | Closing Date: 7th October 2026

About the role

The Associated Press is seeking a dynamic Live Blog News Editor to join our growing team of journalists dedicated to engaging digital audiences. If you are passionate about live, real-time news coverage, thrive in fast-paced environments and understand how to reach audiences online, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Shape and curate real-time coverage for APNews.com, connecting audiences to journalism through timely, visually compelling and highly engaging live blogs.
• Collaborate across teams to coordinate live video streams and clips from major events, including breaking news, political speeches, awards shows and ongoing daily coverage.
• Work alongside colleagues in U.S. cities and London to play a key role in scaling AP’s live blog presence.
• Report to the News Editor (Head of live blogs) as an individual contributor.

Requirements / Skills

• Passion for live, real-time news coverage.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.
• Understanding of how to reach audiences online.