News Editor

The Senior Editor at Newsweek.com is responsible for leading the U.S. news desk, making high-stakes editorial decisions, rewriting, and delivering fast, authoritative journalism. This role requires a seasoned editor with strong judgment, reporting skills, and leadership to manage daily news coverage and compete with top U.S. newsrooms.

Location: United States (Remote or Hybrid in NYC)

Salary: $90,000 - $100,000

Responsibilities

• Run the U.S. news desk during peak coverage hours, making final calls on framing, prioritization, and play.
• Distinguish stories that advance public understanding from those that follow the pack.
• Kill weak or redundant stories and demand better replacements.
• Deliver first-class framing on competitive stories, adding clarity, originality, or analytical value.
• Rewrite leads, nut grafs, headlines, structure, sourcing, and tone.
• Turn raw notes, transcripts, interviews, and exclusives into analytical journalism.
• Perform rapid rewrites as facts evolve.
• Operate as a desk reporter when needed, making calls, confirming facts, and chasing documents.
• Intervene on high-stakes or sensitive stories.
• Hold team to high standards, provide feedback, mentor, and take ownership of coverage.
• Maintain understanding of audience engagement and monitor competitive coverage.

Requirements

• 7–10+ years of experience at a high-level U.S. digital newsroom.
• Proven record editing breaking news, exclusives, and enterprise reporting at speed.
• Exceptional news judgment.
• First-rate rewriting skills.
• Comfortable making consequential editorial decisions independently.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive and legally complex stories.
• Deep understanding of U.S. political, legal, and cultural dynamics.
• Calm, decisive leadership style under pressure.