Live Blog Editor (Remote)

The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world's population sees AP journalism every day.

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. In this role, you will shape and curate real-time coverage for APNews.com, connecting audiences to our journalism through live blogs that are timely, visually compelling, and highly engaging. You will collaborate across teams to coordinate live video streams and clips from major events, including breaking news, political speeches, awards shows, and ongoing daily coverage. This role is part of AP’s deliberate expansion of its live blog presence, working alongside colleagues in U.S. cities and London to scale this growing area of journalism.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and edit live blogs for breaking news events, ensuring real-time updates are timely, accurate, and relevant
• Promote and implement best practices in live blogging across AP’s global news gathering and production teams
• Collaborate with reporters, editors, and contributors to maintain a cohesive narrative and compelling presentation
• Commission and curate visual elements — photos, video, and graphics — to strengthen text-based updates
• Coordinate live video streams and clips for key moments in breaking news and major events
• Monitor reader interactions and audience signals to foster engagement and respond quickly
• Optimize live blogs for search by updating SEO fields, headlines, and display elements in real time
• Track performance metrics to refine live blog strategies and improve audience reach
• Ensure all content meets AP standards for accuracy, clarity, fairness, and timeliness
• Lead training sessions for editors and reporters on live blog best practices and CMS usage

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• At least three to five years of experience in digital journalism or live news production
• Demonstrated experience in digital journalism, live coverage, or other real-time digital news formats
• Exceptional news judgment and ability to make fast, accurate editorial decisions under deadline pressure
• Strong writing and editing skills with a proven ability to produce clear, accurate, and engaging copy on tight deadlines
• Familiarity with best practices in SEO, social media strategy, and audience engagement
• Experience using content management systems
• Strong collaboration skills across text, photo, video, audio, digital/social, interactive, and graphics teams
• Proven ability to manage multiple live events and competing priorities simultaneously
• Commitment to innovation, inclusivity, and AP’s standards of integrity and objectivity
• Advanced-level proficiency in written and spoken English; additional languages a plus
• Ability and willingness to work nights and weekends as coverage demands

Skills

• Experience leading newsroom training initiatives or coaching journalists on digital publishing workflows
• Experience managing coverage of breaking news events, elections, sports, entertainment, or other high-profile live events
• Experience using audience analytics tools
• Proficiency with video and visual tools such as Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, and Canva
• Experience with A/B headline testing, audience engagement strategies, and digital optimization techniques
• Experience working across global or distributed newsrooms
• Experience curating digital content, including photos, videos, and graphics to enhance digital storytelling
• Strong understanding of audience behaviors across platforms

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement benefits, including a 401(k) plan
• Company-paid life insurance
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
• Paid parental leave for any new parent
• Mental health resources

Pay

This position is covered by The Associated Press’ contract with the News Media Guild, which provides for an annual salary for Class A staff of between $53,477 and $85,214 based on location and years of professional experience. Compensation is contingent on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, and market location.

AP seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.