Apple News Puzzles Editor Job at Apple Inc. in Washington

Overview

Apple News Puzzles Editor – Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States. Design

Apple News provides millions of users with trusted news from leading news organizations around the globe. Editors at Apple News highlight the best and most engaging content on our platform for our large national audience. Apple News is seeking a Puzzles Editor.

Responsibilities

• Daily curation of puzzles and word games.
• Work with vendors and Apple News editors to ensure publication deadlines are met.
• Write sharp and engaging display copy and push notifications to promote puzzles and word games with the Apple News audience in mind. Work with our copy editors to ensure your work meets all aspects of our house style.
• Never stop iterating. Use a variety of data and analytics to optimize for product KPIs.
• Surface bugs and other performance issues.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated mastery creating and editing puzzles and word games.
• Experience managing a crossword or other puzzle program either at a media company or independently.
• Strong editorial judgment and creativity, with a sensitivity to the larger news cycle.
• Proficiency with data and analytics. You can effectively incorporate user behavior into editorial strategy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with word list management and working within a variety of web CMSs.
• Experience with original word or logical puzzle development.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base pay range for this role is between $115,300 and $173,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs and may receive discretionary restricted stock unit awards. Benefits include comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, discounted products and services, and reimbursement for certain educational expenses. The role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commissions and relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Accessibility

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant. Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program. Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy. Apple is a drug-free workplace. Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you’re applying for a position in San Francisco, review the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance guidelines applicable in your area. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.