DMG Media
Job Title: Opinion Editor - US Daily Mail
Location: New York, NY
About the Role:
The US Daily Mail is seeking a dynamic and sharp-witted Opinion Editor to lead its commentary section. This role is ideal for a journalist with strong editorial instincts, a deep understanding of American and global current affairs, and the ability to commission and shape provocative, engaging, and agenda-setting opinion pieces that resonate with our broad readership.
Key Responsibilities:
This is an in-office position, based in New York City and includes attendance in the office five days a week.
Salary range - $120,000-$140,000
Location: New York, NY
About the Role:
The US Daily Mail is seeking a dynamic and sharp-witted Opinion Editor to lead its commentary section. This role is ideal for a journalist with strong editorial instincts, a deep understanding of American and global current affairs, and the ability to commission and shape provocative, engaging, and agenda-setting opinion pieces that resonate with our broad readership.
Key Responsibilities:
- Commission and edit timely, bold and thought-provoking opinion pieces from a diverse range of contributors, including public figures, columnists, experts, and staff writers.
- Identify and respond to breaking news and trending topics with sharp and unique commentary and analysis.
- Maintain the Daily Mail's distinctive voice and editorial standards while ensuring fairness, clarity, and impact.
- Build and manage a network of regular contributors and columnists across politics, culture, lifestyle, and global affairs.
- Ensure these columns maximize reader engagement and drive subscription growth.
- Devise and build newsletter and audio strategies, informed by audience insights and data, that move our opinion offering beyond the written word.
- Collaborate closely with news editors, homepage teams, and social media editors to ensure opinion content is prominently featured and widely read.
- Monitor analytics and reader engagement to inform editorial strategy and optimize content performance.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in journalism, editing, or commentary, preferably in a fast-paced digital newsroom.
- Exceptional writing and editing skills, with a keen eye for argument structure, tone, and narrative.
- Strong news judgment and familiarity with a wide range of political and cultural viewpoints.
- Ability to juggle multiple deadlines and contributors under pressure.
- A flair for headlines and a sharp sense of what gets people talking.
- Can adapt to evolving priorities with a self-driven, entrepreneurial mindset and a commitment to results and collaboration.
- Comfortable working with analytics tools and audience data to guide editorial decisions.
- Experience working with high-profile contributors or columnists.
- Background in political journalism, cultural criticism, or editorial leadership.
- Familiarity with the Daily Mail's editorial style and audience.
This is an in-office position, based in New York City and includes attendance in the office five days a week.
Salary range - $120,000-$140,000